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Qingwan Cactus Park originally was a military camp during the Japanese colonial period, covering a total area of 18 hectares. Its highest point reaches an elevation of 37.1 meters. The camp is lined with cacti, Japanese-built bunkers made of basalt, and distinctive columnar basalt landscapes. From the top you can enjoy the sea view, and on clear days you can also see islands such as Tiger Well Island and Buck Plate Island. The beautiful scenery is all within sight. The park has been created from the abandoned camp, and a leisurely walk through the area showcases magnificent basalt scenery and a variety of cacti. Here you’ll find fields of cacti, *Pterocarpus* (Qiongma), *Tianrenju* (a local flower), and other native plant groups, along with basalt bunkers left from the Japanese era. The park also features military relics of a big gun battery, a ostrich area, a cute animal zone, a carousel, and the three flower halls of Daxian, Yantu, and Jinqi, as well as the Vision Hall, Sunset Trail, cover bunkers, watchtowers, and a sea‑view platform. Qingwan Cactus Park preserves a diverse range of distinctive plants, and it fully retains military facilities from the Japanese era, including barracks, observation posts, gun batteries, ammunition depots, and drainage ditches. Besides the rich natural ecology, you can also see historical relics. The park is covered with the Penghu characteristic plant “cactus.” It withstands sea breeze, scorching sun, and yet remains evergreen, forming clusters that create a corner of interwoven cacti, along with the basalt bunkers and columnar basalt spectacular scenery from the Japanese period. The charming view is enhanced by cute *Tianrenju* flowers dotted along the path. Reaching the high point, an endless sea view greets you; when the sun sets, the sea level glistens with golden highlights, the afterglow tinges the clouds in the sky, and the sea reflects the colorful clouds, creating a mesmerizing scene. **Suggested Length of Stay:** 3 hours