Mantou Rock Introduction
Matu Rock is a geological formation on Lanyu Island, resembling a large, round bun from a distance, thus its name. It is the first landmark visible upon arriving at Lanyu Airport or Kaiyuan Harbor and can be considered one of the main landmarks of Lanyu. Matu Rock is formed from a volcanic neck created by the late intrusion of volcanic magma, with its columnar lava protruding from the wave-cut platform. It features nearly horizontal columnar jointing and shares characteristics with many volcanic craters. Due to its cliff-like terrain, combined with a wide area and rapid flow, it attracts large schools of fish, making it rich in marine biodiversity. This area is home to tropical fish and lobsters, and it is also a well-known site for sea fishing locally. In the past, Matu Rock served as a site for "cliff burial" and "sea burial" practices by the Cuyun tribe, a place regarded with reverence and avoided by the Tao people (Yami people). Today, the area below Matu Mountain hosts the beautiful campus of Lanyu Senior High School, harmonizing with the surrounding scenic beauty. For more travel tips about Lanyu, please refer to the relevant information.
