The Penghu Islands originally were windy, barren lands with the soil f ull of sand and pebbles.Many remains of ancient buildings and dilapidated stone fences were deserted and in ruins.

• 澎湖原是一个海风强劲、砂砾遍野的不毛之地，曾经多次战乱，留下不少战争古迹，也遗留许多断垣残壁，当年真是满目荒夷。