Jingou Island Introduction
About 1 kilometer southeast of Jishan Island, you can see the Dinghou Islets, which are made up of four basalt reefs. Various directions of columnar joints were formed after the magma flowed out. Through coastal erosion and weathering, nature has sculpted the rocks in this area into exquisite and unique shapes, earning it the beauty of Guilin's landscape. The undulating terrain has created clusters of sea-eroded columns, and between these columns forms the remarkable landscape known as "a line of sky." This rare view gives the feeling that "this scene should only exist at Dinghou, and cannot be found elsewhere in Penghu." The entire Dinghou Islet is made of dense columnar basalt, which is dark in color. Like Jishan Island, clusters containing olivine are commonly found within the basalt. In the winter, the rocky reefs of the island, like those of Jishan Island, also grow natural seaweed. These fishing rights belong to the common industry of nearby villages, often bringing considerable wealth to the residents. Due to its status as a reserve, there is little human disturbance. In the summer, nearly a thousand Black-faced Spoonbills choose this place as their breeding ground, making it the most important habitat for Black-faced Spoonbills in the northern area of Penghu. Taking a boat to the nearby sea areas, you can easily enjoy the elegant dance of the Black-faced Spoonbills.
