Tungpan Islet Introduction
Tungpan Island is located southwest of Penghu Island and is the largest and most substantial basalt column island in the Penghu archipelago. It is named for its shape, which resembles a barrel or a plate. The steep cliffs formed by basalt columns have turned light brown due to oxidation, and the tops have weathered into rounded structures, earning it the nickname "Penghu Yellow Stone Park." On the coastal erosion platforms of the southwest coast, there are concentric circular holes formed by basalt molten lava, with a central raised rock resembling a blooming lotus flower; hence, it is called "Lotus Platform." This unique topographical feature is revealed and submerged with the ebb and flow of tidal currents. Below the cliffs on the east and south sides, one can often see basalt blocks scattered on the erosion platforms, covered with honeycomb-like holes. Locally known as "Cat Stone," this type of "honeycomb rock" adds charm to the coastline. Note: The area of the columnar basalt in the back mountain of Tungpan Island is geologically fragile with numerous rockfalls; for safety reasons, visitors are advised not to linger on the coastal trails in the back mountain of Tungpan Island. [Recommended stay time] 2.5 hours
