The basalt columns extend from the east coast to the north coast, forming towering sea cliffs. Below, the wave-cut platform showcases the radial basalt column jointing. After being eroded by wind and waves, the basalt has developed a unique onion-shaped weathering landscape, resulting in a rich and varied terrain.
Address：Niao Yu, Baisha Township, Penghu County
The basalt columns extend from the east coast to the north coast, forming towering sea cliffs, while the underlying wave-cut platform displays radiating basalt column joints. After being eroded by wind and waves, the basalt has formed a unique onion-shaped weathering landscape, resulting in a rich and varied topography.
Bird Island Basalt
Niao Yu
Niau Island Travel Information
Address：Niao Yu, Baisha Township, Penghu County
Transportation Methods：1. To reach Bird Island, tickets can be purchased at the "Qitou Visitor Center" near Qitou Pier to take a boat to the island. 2. Choose between the regular passenger ferry or the private speedboat (operating during peak season) to get to Yuanbei Island, which takes about 15 minutes. 3. From Magong to Qitou Pier: Follow County Road 203 from Magong City, turn left at Dongwei, continue over Zhongzheng Bridge and Yong'an Bridge into Baisha Township, and turn right at the large banyan tree at Gangzi to arrive.
Other Nearby Attractions： Fude Temple 、 Bird Island 、 Pengpeng Beach (Hualong Beach) 、 Baisha Island 、 Xiaobai Sha Yu 、 Pengpor Beach 、 Yuanbei Islet 、 Longxing Temple 、 Jishan Island 、 Yuanbei Islet
Nearby Cuisine： Hailong Seafood Processing Factory | Saury Expert 、 Hawaiian Dried Fish Culture Museum 、 Han Xiang Guan【Baisha Township】 、 Eat Well Snack Bar 、 Chikan Jia Zhi Fish Noodle Shop, Baisha Township 、 Penghu Seafood Processing Factory (Chikan Main Store) 、 Home Return Penghu Fried and Grilled Food 【Baisha Township】 、 Yongming Oyster Omelette【Baisha Township】 、 Nanliao Windmill Organic Farm Rest Station【Huxi Township】 、 Panghu Guzao Flavor 【Huxi Township】
