Yuanbei Island Introduction
Yuanbei Islet is located to the east of Qitou Village in Baisha Township and southwest of Niao Islet, near Pengpeng Beach. It is named for its shape, resembling a shell floating on the water, offering a beautifully unique landscape. The northern coastline features well-developed columnar basalt formations, renowned for the Stone Pen, Stone Inkstone, Wordless Book, and Writing Brush; the northeastern sea cliffs are also made up of developed columnar basalt, forming a wider bottom and narrower top similar to a pleated skirt with many folds, presenting high ornamental value. The landscape of Yuanbei Islet, including the "writing instruments and pleated skirt", is not only a famous site but has also been designated as a basalt natural reserve. The small hill behind the village of Yuanbei Islet is a great place to enjoy the scenery, where visitors can gaze upon the wonders of the basalt formations on the northwest coast, making it a must-visit spot in Yuanbei Islet! During low tide, the seabed composed of coral reefs between Yuanbei Islet and Huxi Sand Port becomes exposed, which served as an ancient transportation route for the early inhabitants of Yuanbei Islet, rich in marine and cultural significance. The diverse scenery of the intertidal zone and coral reefs along the way has always been a popular route for intertidal ecological tours. Player's Tip: Playing in the intertidal zone at East Taiwan is incredibly popular. On the sea platform outside Yuanbei Harbor, various marine creatures such as squid and striped Mullet swim in the nets. In the intertidal zone of Niao Islet, pufferfish frolic alongside sea urchins, clownfish, and blue-streaked wrasse, creating an adorable scene. During low tide, one can walk the ancient sea path toward distant islands, where early inhabitants used frog goggles and rubber shoes to conquer the sea routes in their daily lives, presenting a feast of vitality and cultural life. After a century of quiet in the East Sea, the rise of intertidal and recreational fishing activities has brought laughter and leisure to tourists, making East Taiwan tourism increasingly appealing.
Yuanbei Isle Village
Yuanbei Islet
