Observatory Island
Observatory Island is a land-tied island in Taiwan. Observatory Island is situated nearby to the locality Guanghua, as well as near Haiguangxincun.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum and Penghu Hospital, MOHW.
Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum is a museum about singer Chang Yu-sheng in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makung and Xiyu Township.
Makung
Photo: Peiiun7887, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Makung or Magong is a city in the Penghu Islands of Taiwan. It is the only city on the islands. The city has many historical sites tracing back to the Ming Dynasty.
Xiyu Township
Town
Photo: Mimicat1531, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Xiyu Township is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. It has a population of 8,301 and an area of 18.7148 square kilometres. The major scenic spots include some forts and lighthouse. Xiyu Township is situated 8 km northwest of Observatory Island.
Huxi
Photo: 紀橋, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Huxi Township is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. It is located on the eastern part of the Penghu Main Island and is the largest township in Penghu County.
Observatory Island
- Type: Land-tied island
- Also known as: “Cetian Dao” and “Ts’e-t’ien Tao”
- Category: landform
- Location: Taiwan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
23.55399° or 23° 33′ 14″ northLongitude
119.56602° or 119° 33′ 58″ eastElevation
12 metres (39 feet)Open location code
7PMXHH38+HCGeoNames ID
1666831
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Observatory Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Observatory Island” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “測天島”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Observatory Island”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Guanghua and Cetiandao.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Makung Harbor and Number 1 Fishing Harbor.
Taiwan: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Central Taichung.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.