Cat Nose Head Park Introduction
Maobitou is located at the western cape of the southern tip of Taiwan, precisely at the boundary between the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel. The name "Maobitou" comes from a rock that has fallen from the sea cliff, resembling a cat lying facing the sea. Maobitou Park features typical coral reef coastal erosion topography, facing the windward side that experiences vigorous marine erosion, with rich landscapes such as cliffs, marine erosion columns, marine erosion grooves, marine erosion caves, and marine erosion sinkholes, making it an excellent geological classroom. From the pedestrian walkway next to the Maobitou Visitor Center to the natural viewing platform, standing on the elevated cliff platform offers a breathtaking view of an endless blue sky and sea. Although the sea appears to be one color, the left side is the Bashi Channel, while the right side is the Taiwan Strait, creating a unique feeling of being at the boundary of the sea. From here, one can also gaze at many famous scenic spots of the Hengchun Peninsula; starting from the land on the left front of the platform, in order, there are Sandiaojiao, Nanwan, Dasyuamushan, Xiaojianshan, Menmaluo Mountain, Dajianshan, Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, Dawan, Dayuanshan, Xiaowan, Chuanfan Rock, Banana Bay Coastal Forest, Shadao, and Eluanbi. Standing at the Maobitou Viewing Platform allows you to take in all this beautiful scenery, making it a uniquely advantageous viewing spot. The nearby waters are traversed by the Kuroshio current, which keeps the sea temperature between 21°C and 30°C, ideal for many marine life to thrive. Beneath the surface, there is a rich array of stone corals, soft corals, tropical fish, eels, and various crustaceans. Winter is exactly the breeding season for algae, and with the warm seawater, various green and brown algae plants such as Ulva, red algae, and Sargassum can be seen along the clear water's edge, creating a distinct coastal landscape alongside other marine organisms and coral reefs.