Temples across Penghu County have crafted giant turtles made of rice in preparation for the traditional “Ciguei” (乞龜) ...

In the strait between Taiwan and China, a series of islands makes up Penghu, Taiwan’s smallest county. Most of the year, the islands’ sandy beaches offer a warm escape from city life.

The High Court’s judgement, prompted by appeals from the defendants, followed a ruling by the Penghu District Court on June 26 last year. The High Court said that a detailed ruling would be published ...

This archipelago of more than 60 islands lies off Taiwan's southwestern coast: Of those, only a few are regularly visited, and only 20 are inhabited. Clear seas, white-sand beaches and dramatic s ...