Mantou Rock Introduction
Mandu Rock is a landform on Lanyu Island, resembling a large round bun from a distance, and is named for this appearance. It is the first landmark that comes into view when arriving at Lanyu Airport or Kaohsiung Port and can be considered one of the main landmarks of Lanyu. Mandu Rock is formed by columnar lava created by the later intrusion of volcanic magma, protruding from the wave-cut platform with nearly horizontal columnar joints, sharing characteristics with many volcanic craters. Due to its cliff-like terrain, wide area, and strong currents that concentrate large schools of fish, it boasts a rich fish ecosystem, being home to tropical fish and lobsters, and is a well-known spot for sea fishing. In the past, Mandu Rock was also a site for the Coconut Oil Tribe's "cliff burials" and "sea burials," and it was considered a taboo area by the Tao people (Yami people). Today, the area under Mandu Mountain is the beautiful campus of Lanyu Senior High School, which complements the surrounding stunning scenery. More Lanyu travel tips.
