Frog Rock Introduction
Frog Rock is located by the sea near Xiaowan. It is a cute rock that resembles a frog, sitting on a patch of grass facing the ocean, or more aptly, hiding in the grass. The seemingly steady frog appears to be pondering something, perhaps waiting for prey to approach and then springing into action to catch it, or it might be anticipating the arrival of playmates before joyfully jumping into the sea to play. Standing about 60 meters high, Frog Rock looks strikingly like a frog preparing to jump into the ocean when observed from the Ocean View Pavilion of Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, especially the contour of its eyes, which bears almost a hundred percent resemblance. Frog Rock, along with Dajian Mountain, is a boulder carried within the Kenting mudstone layer. These boulders are encased in the mudstone layer, and because their rock type is much harder than the mudstone, they gradually emerge as independent boulders due to long-term erosion by wind and sea water. Within the Kenting Youth Activity Center, there is a coastal recreational trail leading to Frog Rock. Following the trail towards the coast, you can often see large boulders standing on either side; these rocks are of igneous origin, formed from the cooling and solidification of lava. Upon reaching the seaside, the geology transitions to the common coral reef limestone found in Kenting, showcasing unique landscapes formed by long-term marine erosion, such as sea-eroded walls and honeycomb rocks. Furthermore, the flora and fauna here are quite rich. The most common tropical coastal plants at Frog Rock Beach are the Taiwan palm and the Hainan sweet gum. The Taiwan palm is primarily distributed in lowland and coastal areas, and due to its ornamental and edible nature, it is often subject to human destruction; while the Hainan sweet gum is a plant that reproduces easily and often attracts the oriental magpie-robin to build nests in its trees. So when you hear the bird calls at Frog Rock Beach Park, don't be surprised—it's just the oriental magpie-robin happily saying hello!
