Yuanbei Islet Introduction
Yuanbei Island is entirely hilly in terrain and is named for its shape, which resembles a shell covering the water's surface. When visiting Yuanbei Island, you can ride a bicycle or stroll around the island to admire the local scenery. If you walk into the village paths, you will see "cai zhai," which are walls built with coral stones in a grid pattern. These structures were constructed by locals to shield crops from strong winds and ensure their successful growth. The northern coastline of Yuanbei Island features well-developed columnar basalt, and the northeastern sea cliffs also showcase columnar basalt formations. Eroded by the crashing waves, these formations exhibit a variety of shapes and many folds. The northern part of Yuanbei Island boasts diverse basalt forms, including columnar, sloped, and other shapes, creating famous geological landscapes known as stone pens, stone inkstones, unreadable celestial books, graphite, and pleated skirts, which are must-visit highlights in the area. 【Recommended stay time】3 hours or overnight.
Yuanbei Basalt "Inkstone"
Yuanbei Basalt "Stone Pencil"
