Niutoushan, Louwenyuan Introduction
Niutou Mountain, located on the northeast cape of Green Island, is a landmark of the island. It quietly lies at the northeast cape, watching over Green Island and every traveler who arrives. Starting from Nanliao Fishing Port and heading north, visitors can pass by attractions such as the Green Island Visitor Center, Chaikou, and Oasis Mountain Villa to reach Niutou Mountain. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the summit features a vast grassy plain, making it an ideal spot for ocean viewing, tide watching, and sunset appreciation. The sunset at Niutou Mountain is also one of the most remarkable sights on Green Island. Unlike the views of the sunset from the Sunrise Hot Spring and Green Island Lighthouse at sea level, here, one can overlook the setting sun slowly descending behind the Central Mountain Range from a higher vantage point, experiencing a different kind of melancholic beauty. From Niutou Mountain, you can also see Louwmen Rock, located about 300 meters offshore at the northeastern tip of Green Island. It consists of a series of small coral reef rock formations protruding from the sea, with the tallest one eroded by waves, creating a circular hole in the center. From a distance, it resembles an archway, hence the name "Louwmen Rock," which is the most representative marine erosion cave of Green Island. Powerboats can pass through, allowing visitors to admire the stunning sea erosion cave or to look down at the ever-changing underwater topography and enjoy the beautiful summer scenery of waves crashing against the reefs.
