Dawulun Island Introduction
Taojin Islet was first mentioned in Du Zhen's "Penghu Taiwan Chronicles" and is located approximately 1.9 kilometers northwest of Xiyu Pingbei. It is 364 meters in circumference and has an area of 0.46 hectares, with around ten small reefs in the vicinity, expanding to an area of 3.86 hectares at low tide. There are six larger reefs around it. Viewed from the sea to the north, the entire island resembles an ancient headscarf, which is how it got its name. Gao Gongqian's "Taiwan Fuzhi" describes it as "Taojin Islet, shaped like a horn scarf." The terrain of Taojin Islet is relatively steep, with the highest point reaching 49 meters. It is surrounded by numerous reefs, including a reef to the north named "Taojinzi," which is about 6.1 meters high, and a reef to the south named "Niaozaidaizi," which is approximately 2.8 meters high. There are many smaller reefs on the east and west sides that resemble connected islets, which have become habitats for various migratory seabirds, such as the Swinhoe's Storm-petrel and the White-browed Crake. In winter, the area is abundant with seaweed.
