Dongyu Island Introduction
Dongyu Pingyu, one of the Southern Four Islands, is an island formed by lava from the Penghu volcano and belongs to the basalt tableland topography. The island features numerous basalt column landscapes, with coastal erosion features such as sea caves, sea arches, and sea stacks on the east and north coasts. The south and west coasts have gravel beaches composed of coral debris, while the rest consists of steep cliff faces of columnar basalt. Near the dock on the southwest side lies a volcanic breccia and dike rock formation, locally known as "Tazai." Dongyu Pingyu is actually composed of two land masses, referred to as "Qianshan" (Front Mountain) and "Houshan" (Back Mountain). The northern land mass, Houshan, features many remnants of vegetable farms that protect crops, along with terraced fields built according to the terrain, which are a rare sight in Penghu. The flat valley between Qianshan and Houshan is called "Shagouzi" and is a concentrated settlement area, with houses extending from the port area northward, along the sheltered slopes, and featuring two protective stone towers, Jinlong Tower and Chifu Tower. By following the circular trail around Qianshan and Houshan, and connecting to the Chifu Tower and coastal path, you will reach "Qianshan," which stands by Dongyu Ping Harbor, offering stunning views of the island's natural and cultural scenery from various angles. The nearby marine ecology is also very rich, with many corals, and in recent years, the most eye-catching has been the purple coral known as "underwater lavender," creating a dreamlike purple coral forest that captivates visitors!
