Kuipei Mountain Geo-Park (Moses Crossing the Sea) Introduction
In Beiliao Village of Kueibishan, commonly known as "Turtle Mountain," it was later named "Kueibishan" for its phonetic similarity. Kueibishan Geopark includes Kueibishan and Chi Yu, where a long, S-shaped gravel path is revealed at low tide, connecting the two places. This area features a typical land-bridge island terrain where visitors can walk to Chi Yu during low tide. On the right side of the coastal trail, you can see the Nanliao Wind Turbine for wind power generation. Walking along the S-shaped basalt gravel road allows access to the land-bridge island Chi Yu, which is also a great spot for watching the sunrise and stargazing. It is crucial to calculate the tidal times when traversing this gravel path, as the tide rises silently behind the unseen Chi Yu. When the water rises to a certain level, it surges from both ends of Chi Yu, which has historically led many tourists and locals unfamiliar with tidal characteristics to become stranded and face unfortunate incidents. Besides estimating the local tidal times, having a knowledgeable guide familiar with the local sea characteristics is equally important. Kueibishan Geopark features basalt rich in olivine - known as fanzi stone - and coastal erosion landforms, which are significant geological features of the park. Since ancient times, Kueibishan has been known as one of the eight scenic spots of Penghu, titled "Kueibi Lan Hui." Currently, there are official restrictions on specific times, with announcements indicating "Red light: stop, Green light: go." The accessible area is within 7.5 meters on either side of the centerline of the trail. To protect ecological conservation, landscape maintenance, and visitor safety, climbing Chi Yu or landing on the island is prohibited. In the past one or two years, facilities like a visitor center, public restrooms, and landscape art have been built in Kueibishan Geopark, featuring a Q-version turtle representation that highlights the origin of the name. Behind this Q-version turtle is a foot-washing area, and the walls are adorned with some cute totem sculptures, representing a miniature depiction of Kueibishan's wave foot experience. [Recommended stay time] 1.5 hours.
Kueibishan Geopark (Moses Crossing the Sea)
