Southernmost Point of Taiwan Markers Introduction
In many people's impressions, Eluanbi is not only a scenic area of the Hengchun Peninsula, but the Eluanbi Lighthouse is also a famous landmark at the southern tip of Taiwan. Many tourists visiting Kenting will undoubtedly make a stop here. However, few are aware that the southernmost point of Taiwan's main island is actually located about 1 kilometer from Eluanbi Park, which is also a coral reef coastline featuring a plethora of strange rocks and magnificent ocean views that are equally unforgettable. Starting from Eluanbi Park, clear signage will guide you along the way. After reaching the parking lot for the southernmost point, a short walk will lead you to the entrance of the brick pathway that leads to Taiwan's southernmost point. This red brick pathway is approximately 500 meters long, flanked by dense trees and a quiet environment, offering shelter from the sun. Occasionally, you may even spot a few butterflies fluttering by. As you continue along the pathway, the sound of crashing waves grows clearer, gradually building to an increasingly vivid sense of the expansive sky and sea. After a walk of about 10 minutes, you will arrive at the site of the southernmost point's symbolic marker. This southernmost point is adjacent to the Bashi Channel, with the Pacific Ocean to the left when facing the sea. On a wooden observation platform stands a concrete monument marking the southernmost point, located at a longitude of 120 degrees 50 minutes 0 seconds East and a latitude of 21 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds North. From certain angles, it resembles a conch shell with its tip pointing skyward, while others may see it as a bamboo shoot. Observing from another perspective, two separated rock formations resemble the imagery of land and sea coexisting peacefully, a profound reminder that all things in nature exist harmoniously together. Standing on the observation deck and gazing out at the sea, the vast ocean and sky spread endlessly before you, revealing a sort of magic in the air that seems to empty out any feelings of crowding and frustration, allowing your mood to lighten and relax. Even the waves crashing against the rocks take on a romantic guise, igniting the imagination!
