Lotus Seat Introduction
The Lotus Seat is located on the coastal platform southwest of Dongyin Island. It is actually a volcanic crater structure that has been eroded by seawater around its edges, creating a depression, while a small hill rises in the center. From above or viewed from a distance, it resembles a giant beautiful lotus flower in full bloom, hence its name, the Lotus Seat. Particularly special is the time of low tide when the entire Lotus Seat is revealed. From the basalt column formations, it looks as if the lotus blossoms are emerging from the water, and if it happens to be dusk, the golden afterglow adds to the breathtaking scene! Upon closer inspection after the tide recedes, the Lotus Seat appears to be composed of basalt, with rings of basalt surrounding it. The center retains seawater left from high tide, along with some mottled traces of basalt, but it is not muddy; instead, it is real basalt, just eroded by seawater. The prominent central basalt hill stands out like the stamen of a lotus flower, and nearby, there’s green grass suitable for growing close to basalt, creating a beautiful scene. In fact, the Lotus Seat is a submarine volcanic crater, but rest assured, it is not a type of volcano that erupts, making it safe for sightseeing! The Lotus Platform at dusk shines with the afterglow, so make sure to see it if you have the chance! 【Recommended stay time】 0.5 hours; Dongyin Island is mostly for cruising or a short stop, so consider staying overnight at a local guesthouse.
