The basalt columns extend from the east coast to the north coast, forming towering sea cliffs. The sea erosion platform below displays a radial pattern of basalt column joints. After being eroded by wind and waves, the basalt has formed a unique onion-shaped weathering landscape, resulting in a diverse and rich terrain.
Address：Bird Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County
The basalt columns extend from the eastern coast to the northern coast, forming towering sea cliffs. Below, the wave-eroded platform displays a radial pattern of basalt columnar joints. After being worn away by wind and waves, the basalt has developed a unique onion-like weathering landscape, creating a rich and diverse terrain.
Bird Island Basalt
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Niau Yu Travel Information
Address：Bird Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County
Transportation Methods：1. To reach Bird Island, tickets can be purchased at the "Qitou Visitor Center" near Qitou Ferry Terminal, and then take the ferry. 2. You can choose to take the regular ferry or the privately operated speedboat (available during peak season) to get to Yuanbei Island, which takes about 15 minutes. 3. From Magong to Qitou Ferry Terminal: Drive along County Road 203 from Magong City to Dongwei, turn left, continue over Zhongzheng Bridge and Yong'an Bridge into Baisha Township, and turn right at the large banyan tree in Gangzi to arrive.
Other Nearby Attractions： Fude Temple 、 Bird Islet 、 Pengpeng Beach (Huo Long Beach) 、 Baisha Island 、 Xiaobai Sand Islet 、 Pongpang Beach 、 Yuanbei Islet 、 Longxing Temple 、 Jishan Islet 、 Yuanbei Islet
Nearby Cuisine： Hailong Seafood Processing Factory｜Dingxiang Fish Expert 、 Hawaiian Mackerel Cultural Center 、 Han Xiang Guan (Baisha Township) 、 Jia Bao Snack Shop 、 Chihkan Jiazhi Fish Noodle Shop, Baisha Township 、 Pengzu Seafood Processing Plant (Chihkan Main Store) 、 Go Home Penghu Fried and Grilled Foods 【Baisha Township】 、 Yongming Oyster Omelette【Baisha Township】 、 Nansiao Windmill Organic Farm Rest Station (Huxi Township) 、 Penghu Fugu Date Flavors【Luksi Township】
