Lotus Seat Introduction
The Lotus Seat, located on the coastal platform southwest of Dongyin Island, is actually a volcanic structure. Due to frequent erosion by seawater, the area has subsided, leaving only a small hill in the center. From above or viewed from a distance, it resembles a giant, beautiful lotus flower in full bloom, thus earning the name Lotus Seat. What makes it especially unique is during low tide, when the seawater recedes, the entire Lotus Seat is revealed. Looking down from the basalt columns makes it appear as if a lotus flower is emerging from the water. If it's at dusk, with the golden afterglow, the whole scene is truly breathtaking! Up close after low tide, the exterior of the Lotus Seat is made of basalt, surrounded by rings of basalt, with seawater left in the middle from high tide, along with patches of the weathered basalt, which is not mud but genuine basalt that has been eroded by seawater. The prominent central hill of basalt, like the stamen of a lotus flower, stands out strikingly, and there is also grass suitable for growth near the basalt, creating a very beautiful scene. In fact, the Lotus Seat is an underwater volcanic crater; however, rest assured, it is not a type of volcano that erupts, so it is safe for sightseeing! The Lotus Seat at dusk glows in the afterglow, and it is definitely a sight not to be missed! 【Recommended time to stay】 0.5 hours, as Dongyin Island is mostly for cruising or short stops, it is suggested to stay overnight at a local guesthouse.
