Red Head Rock (like a water channel) Introduction
Lanyu boasts a rich natural ecology, with its unique geology and the erosion and weathering from the ocean creating many uniquely shaped and legendary rock formations around the island. Among these is the Hongtou Rock, which resembles a human head in profile. When illuminated by the red hues of the sunset, it looks like a reddish head lying on the sea. From the side of the cliff, it also resembles an Indian known as "Red Man," which is how it got its name. Lanyu was originally called Red Head Island for this reason. The Tao people (also known as the Yami people) refer to this rock as Ji-yakmeiso Rsorian, and it has another name, ji-pineiyaow, which means the artificial tunnel that runs through the circular island highway. More travel tips for Lanyu.