Keibi Mountain Recreation Area (Moses Crossing) Introduction
Kueibit Mountain has been historically listed as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu under the name "Kueibit Lianhui." A basalt path approximately 500 meters long is exposed during low tide between Kueibit Mountain and another small island to the east, "Chiyu." At this time, it is quite interesting to go shell collecting, observe the rich intertidal ecology, or climb Chiyu. The basalt topography around Kueibit Mountain and Chiyu is well-developed and has currently been designated as one of the six major basalt geological parks in the preliminary planning for Penghu. These two areas are connected by typical land-connected island terrain, allowing passage to Chiyu during low tide. It’s essential to time your visit according to the tidal schedule because as the tide comes in, the water will gradually rise behind the unseen Chiyu. Once the water reaches a certain level, it will surge across the ends of Chiyu, creating a risk for many visitors and even locals who are unfamiliar with the characteristics of tidal changes, leading to unfortunate accidents in the past. In addition to timing your visit accurately based on the local tides, having a professional guide who is familiar with the local seawater characteristics is also very important. Kueibit Mountain Geological Park is rich in olivine basalt—known as fanzai stone—and coastal erosion features, which are significant geological characteristics of the park. Tide Forecast Link: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/M/Fishery/tide_30day_MOD/T001602.html [Recommended Stay Duration] 1.5 hours
Quebi Mountain Recreation Area
