Mantou Rock Introduction
Mantou Rock is a landform on Lanyu Island, resembling a round, bulging bun from a distance, which is how it got its name. It is the first landmark that catches the eye when arriving at Lanyu Airport or Kaiyuan Harbor, and can be considered one of the main landmarks of Lanyu. Mantou Rock is formed from a volcanic lava neck created by the late intrusions of volcanic magma, protruding from the wave-eroded platform, displaying nearly horizontal columnar jointing, and sharing characteristics with many craters. Due to its cliff-like terrain along with its vast area and strong currents, it attracts a large number of fish, making it a rich habitat for fish species, tropical fish, and lobsters, and is also a well-known sea fishing hotspot in the area. In the past, Mantou Rock was a site for the coconut oil tribe's "cliff burials" and "sea burials," and was a sacred ground that the Tao people (also known as Yami people) revered and kept their distance from. Today, the base of Mantou Mountain hosts a beautiful campus of Lanyu Senior High School, complementing the surrounding scenic beauty. More Lanyu travel tips.