Kueibi Mountain Geopark (Moses Crossing) Introduction
In the northern village of Beiliao in Luksi, there is Kueibishan, commonly known as "Turtle Mountain," which was later phonetically named "Kueibishan." The Kueibishan Geopark includes Kueibishan and Chiyu, where a long, S-shaped gravel path appears during low tide, connecting the two areas. This is a typical land-connected island terrain, allowing visitors to walk to Chiyu when the tide is low. On the right side of the coastal trail, you can see the South Liao Wind Turbine. Walking along the S-shaped basalt gravel path leads you to the land-connected island of Chiyu, which is also a great spot for watching the sunrise and stargazing. It is essential to time your walk along this gravel path with the tides; during high tide, the rising sea can slowly reach Chiyu, which you cannot see. Once the water rises to a certain level, it will converge from both ends of Chiyu, leading to unfortunate incidents where many tourists and even locals, unfamiliar with the tide characteristics, could not leave in time and tragically met with accidents. Besides accurately timing the local tide schedules, it is also crucial to have a professional guide familiar with local sea conditions! The Kueibishan Geopark is rich in olivine basalt—Fanzi stone—and coastal erosion terrain, which are significant geological features of this park. Since ancient times, Kueibishan has been listed as one of the eight scenic views of Penghu due to its "Kueibi Lianhui." Currently, the authorities have restricted specific times, announcing a "red light stop, green light go" policy, with an access range of 7.5 meters on either side of the central trail. To maintain ecological conservation, landscape preservation, and visitor safety, climbing on Chiyu and landing on the island is prohibited. In the past couple of years, developments such as a visitor center, public restrooms, and landscape art have been established in the Kueibishan Geopark, featuring a Q-version turtle to highlight the origin of the name; behind this Q-version turtle is a foot-washing area, and the walls display adorable totem sculptures, also serving as a miniature depiction of the waves at Kueibishan. 【Recommended stay duration】 1.5 hours.
Keibi Mountain Geopark (Moses Crossing)
