Mantou Rock Introduction
Mantu Rock is a landform located in the Orchid Island area, and it resembles a large steamed bun from a distance, hence its name. It is the first landmark visible when arriving at Orchid Island Airport or Kaohsiung Port, and it is considered one of the main landmarks of Orchid Island. Mantu Rock is formed from a volcanic neck created by the intrusion of volcanic magma and stands out from the wave-eroded platform, featuring nearly horizontal columnar jointing with characteristics similar to many volcanic craters. Due to its cliff-like terrain, broad area, and fast currents, it gathers a large number of fish schools, boasting rich marine ecology and serving as the home of tropical fish and lobsters. It is also a well-known sea fishing spot. In the past, Mantu Rock was a place for the Coconut Oil Tribe to conduct "cliff burials" and "sea burials," making it a taboo site that was respected and avoided by the Tao people (Yami people). Today, beneath Mantu Mountain lies the beautiful campus of Orchid Island Senior High School, complementing the surrounding breathtaking scenery. More information on Orchid Island travel tips.