Mantou Rock Introduction
Mandu Rock is a landform located in Lanyu, resembling a round, protruding shape like a large bun, hence its name. It is the first landmark that visitors encounter when arriving at Lanyu Airport or Kaohsiung Port and can be considered one of the main landmarks of Lanyu. Mandu Rock is formed from a volcanic neck that was intruded by volcanic magma in the later stages, featuring columnar basalt that juts out over the wave-cut platform, with nearly horizontal columnar jointing, sharing similarities with many volcanic craters. Due to its cliff-like terrain and wide area, which allows for strong currents that attract large schools of fish, it boasts a rich marine ecosystem and is home to tropical fish and lobsters, making it a famous fishing spot. In the past, Mandu Rock was also a site for the coconut oil tribe to conduct "cliff burials" and "sea burials," once regarded as a taboo area by the Tao people (Yami people). Today, the area at the foot of Mandu Mountain is home to the beautiful campus of Lanyu Senior High School, which harmonizes with the surrounding magnificent scenery. More travel tips for Lanyu.
