Yanching Island Introduction
On the way to Huxi Township, there is a small island quietly standing in the sea on the eastern side of the Zhongzheng Bridge. In contrast to the bustling traffic on the bridge, the solitary island in the sea appears mysterious and tranquil. This island is known as Yanqing Islet. Yanqing Islet, formerly known as Yuanylong Islet, has a narrow, spine-like rock formation to the west of the islet that is referred to as the Dragon's Tail. The eastern side of the islet resembles a tortoise, which is why it was named Yuanylong Islet. In addition to this, it also has other names such as Yanjing Islet and Mugong Islet. Today, the name Yanqing Islet has several legends associated with it. It is said that there was a pair of geese on the island. When the male goose went out to forage, the female goose was left behind and got captured. The male goose, in search of the female, stayed on this island and never left until the end of its life. Villagers named the island based on this story, originally calling it Yanqing Islet before changing it to Yanqing Islet. Additionally, there's another explanation: in the early days when Yong'an and Zhongzheng Bridge had not been built, villagers from the Baisha and Zhongtun areas often had to wade through water to transport agricultural and fishery products to Magong. This island was situated right along the route, thus it was named "Yantian Islet" (meaning "islet in front"), and over time, the name evolved phonetically to Yanqing Islet. Yanqing Islet has an area of 0.0069 square kilometers, a coastline of 0.331 kilometers, and a maximum height of 14 meters. Its geology is mostly basalt terrain, with some red volcanic gravel and red soil layers found on both the northern and southern sides of the island. The red rock layers are primarily the result of long-term oxidation caused by marine conditions. Due to its geographic proximity to Zhongxi Village in Huxi Township, residents of Zhongxi Village would traditionally lead oxen to this area to cultivate sweet potatoes. The island also has remnants of fortifications and deep holes, reportedly dug by Japanese soldiers during the colonial period to prevent American troops from landing; furthermore, the Nationalist Army was stationed on this island about thirty to forty years ago. During low tide, Yanqing Islet is a land-connected island, accessible from the Zhongzheng Bridge, allowing visitors to wade around and explore the expansive intertidal zone that appears. However, it's important to pay attention to the tide schedule, as the intertidal zone will be covered when the tide rises, and only the basaltic geological formations of Yanqing Islet will be visible, presenting a beautiful, lonely, and mysterious scene. 【Recommended Stay Time】 1 hour
Post-Tide Ganjing Island
