Guibir Mountain Recreation Area (Moses Crossing) Introduction
Kuwey Mountain has been listed as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu under the name "Kuwey Lianhui" since ancient times. Between Kuwey Mountain and another small island on the east, "Chi Yu," there is a 500-meter-long basalt trail that is exposed during low tide. This is a great time to collect shells, observe the rich intertidal ecosystem, or climb Chi Yu, all of which are quite interesting. The basalt landforms around Kuwey Mountain and Chi Yu are well-developed, and they are currently classified as one of the six geological parks planned in Penghu. The connection between these two areas is a typical land-connected island formation that allows visitors to walk to Chi Yu during low tide. It is essential to calculate the timing of the tidal changes accurately when traversing this rocky path, as the sea water gradually rises behind Chi Yu when the tide comes in. Once the water reaches a certain level, it can surge over both ends of Chi Yu. In the past, many visitors and even locals have tragically lost their lives here due to being unaware of the tidal characteristics. In addition to timing the local tides correctly, having a knowledgeable local guide who understands the sea conditions is extremely important! The Kuwey Mountain Geopark is rich in olivine basalt—known as "Fan Zi Stone"—and sea erosion landforms, which are significant geological features of this park. Tidal forecast link from the Central Weather Bureau (https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/M/Fishery/tide_30day_MOD/T001602.html) [Recommended stay time] 1.5 hours.
Keibi Mountain Recreation Area Landmark Signage
