Hou Wan
Hou Wan is a bight in Taiwan. Hou Wan is situated nearby to the hamlet Baimaqi, as well as near Kuzibian.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nei’an Elementary School and Wai-an Fishing Harbor.
Siyu East Fort
Fort
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The Xiyu Eastern Fort or Xiyu Eastern Battery is a former fort and battery in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan. Siyu East Fort is situated 2½ km east of Hou Wan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Xiyu Township and Makung.
Xiyu Township
Town
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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 3½ km northeast of Hou Wan.
Makung
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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.
Hou Wan
- Type: Bight
- Category: body of water
- Location: Taiwan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
23.57278° or 23° 34′ 22″ northLongitude
119.49111° or 119° 29′ 28″ eastElevation
28 metres (92 feet)Open location code
7PMXHFFR+4CGeoNames ID
6602701
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Satellite Map
Discover Hou Wan from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Hou Wan” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “後灣”
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Localities in the Area
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