Xiao Chi Jiao Hyperbolic Bridge & Tiger Eye Stone Weir Introduction
The hyperbolic bridge at Xiaochijiao stretches its arms into the sea, with its pure white body extending straight into the distance, flanked by green pavilions on both sides. The hyperbolic bridge is located right in the intertidal zone. On clear days, during high tide, the blue sky and the azure sea below intertwine to create a beautiful seascape; during low tide, large tidal flat rock formations are exposed, and local residents take the opportunity to gather shells or fish. On the opposite side of the hyperbolic bridge is the Humu stone weir, the only single weir made of stone in Chixi Village, constructed around 1947 from basalt. Sandwiched between two stone embankments is a heart-shaped weir house, resembling a heart-shaped necklace. Fish swim into the stone weir during high tide and get trapped inside when the tide goes out, allowing fishermen to catch their harvest. This was a primary fishing method in early Penghu. Because of this characteristic, to see the true form of the Humu stone weir, one must pay attention to the tide times and wait for low tide to admire the complete heart shape of the weir. Additionally, please be aware that the Humu stone weir is private property, and the intertidal zone can be quite slippery during low tide, so do not enter casually to avoid danger!
