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Xingren Village in Magong City, formerly known as “Shuangtougua” during the Ming dynasty, acquired the additional names “Beiao” and “Shuanggangzi” during the Qing dynasty. After the liberation, it was renamed Xingren Village. The village’s name comes from the two mountains on its south and north—Gongbei Mountain and Shishan—each “hanging” or “suspended” in the landscape. At that time, “Shuangtougua” was a small village located on low-lying land south of the Penghu Air Force Radar Station. Because the area is sheltered, its water source never dries up, and the villagers relied on farming for their livelihood. The Xingren Reservoir lies next to the Shuanghu Garden area, at the junction of Route 1 and Route 4, and can also be reached via Route 5. This reservoir is a crucial water storage facility for Penghu, primarily supplying water to the Magong area. The surrounding area is planted with many species such as magnolia, dwarf navel oak, silk ginkgo, sea fir, and tung tree. At the lakes of Shuanghu Garden, you can enjoy a pavilion or a bird‑watching pavilion. At the far left front end, there is an inconspicuous spot from which you can walk toward the Xingren Reservoir. This leads to the Xingren Reservoir wetlands, where a wooden boardwalk has been built along the Shuanghu Garden wetlands, heading toward the reservoir wetlands. From here you can approach the reservoir’s water source area up close, or sit by the lake and enjoy the peaceful bird‑watching experience. **Recommended stay time**: 2 hours