Kueibishan Geopark (Moses Split the Sea) Introduction
At Beiliao Village in Luk Hsi, there is Kui Bi Mountain, commonly known as "Turtle Mountain," which was later named "Kui Bi Mountain" based on a pun. The Kui Bi Mountain Geopark includes Kui Bi Mountain and Chi Yu, where an S-shaped long gravel road emerges during low tide, connecting the two locations. This is a typical land-connected island terrain, allowing visitors to walk to Chi Yu at low tide. On the right side of the Dihai Trail, you can see the South Liao Wind Turbine. Walking along the S-shaped basalt gravel road leads to Chi Yu, which is also a great spot for watching the sunrise and stargazing. It is crucial to calculate the timing of the tides when traversing this gravel road, as the sea will gradually rise behind Chi Yu, which might not be visible to you; when the tide reaches a certain level, the water will encroach from both ends of Chi Yu. In the past, many tourists and even locals have tragically drowned here due to a lack of familiarity with tide patterns. In addition to timing the local tides accurately, having a professional guide familiar with the characteristics of the local waters is also important! The Kui Bi Mountain Geopark is rich in olivine basalt—known as Fan Zi Stone—and coastal erosion landforms, which are significant geological features of this geopark. Historically, Kui Bi Mountain has been listed among the Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu, renowned for "Kui Bi Lian Hui." Currently, the local authorities have restrictions in place regarding access with a "red light stop, green light go" system, allowing access within a designated area of 7.5 meters on either side of the pathway's center line for specific times. To protect ecological conservation, landscape maintenance, and visitor safety, climbing Chi Yu and landing on the island are prohibited. In the past year or two, a visitor center, public restrooms, and landscape art have been constructed in Kui Bi Mountain Geopark, featuring a Q-version turtle to highlight the origin of the name; behind this Q-version turtle is a foot wash area, with some cute totem sculptures on the wall, serving as a miniature depiction of the waves at Kui Bi Mountain. [Recommended stay time] 1.5 hours.
Kueibanshan Geo Park (Moses Crossing)
