The basalt columns extend from the east coast to the north coast, forming towering sea cliffs, while the underlying wave-cut platform exhibits radiating basalt column jointing. The basalt, eroded by wind and waves, has created a unique onion-shaped weathering landscape, resulting in a rich and varied topography.
Address：Niao Yu, Baisha Township, Penghu County
The basalt columns extend from the eastern coast to the northern coast, forming towering sea cliffs. The underwater erosion platform exhibits radial basalt column joints, and the basalt has formed unique onion-shaped weathering landscapes due to the erosion from wind and waves, resulting in a rich and varied topography.
Bird Island Basalt
Bird Island
Bird Island Travel Information
Address：Niao Yu, Baisha Township, Penghu County
Transportation Methods：1. To reach Bird Island, tickets can be purchased at the "Qitou Tourist Center" near Qitou Wharf to take the ferry. 2. One can choose to take the regular ferry or the privately operated speedboat (operating during peak season) to Yuanbei Island, which takes about 15 minutes. 3. From Magong to Qitou Wharf: Drive along County Road 203 from Magong City, turn left at Dongwei, continue over the Chengzheng 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 、 Diaoyu Island 、 Pengpeng Beach (Huo Long Beach) 、 Baisha Islet 、 Xiao Bai Sha Yu 、 Pong Pong Beach 、 Yuanbei Island 、 Longxing Temple 、 Jishan Islet 、 Yuanbeiyu
Nearby Cuisine： Sea Dragon Seafood Processing Factory | Sardine Master 、 Hawaiian Anchovy Cultural Museum 、 Han Chiang Restaurant【Baisha Township】 、 Xia Ba Xiao Chi Bu 、 Chi Kan Jia Zhi Fish Noodle Shop, Baisha Township 、 Homecoming Penghu Fried and Grilled Snacks, Baisha Township 、 Yongming Oyster Omelette【Baisha Township】 、 Two Tomato Farms, Husi Township 、 Nanliao Windmill Organic Farm Rest Station【Huxi Township】 、 Penghu Laopeng Laopo's Store (Jibei Store)
