Dongyu Island Introduction
Dongyuping Island, one of the Nansha Islands, is an island formed by volcanic lava in Penghu, characterized by basaltic columnar terrain. The island is adorned with basalt column landscapes, and the eastern and northern coasts feature coastal gullies, sea caves, and sea stacks. The southern and western coasts host gravel beaches made of coral debris, while the rest of the coastline consists of steep columnar basalt sea cliffs. At the pier on the southwestern side, there is a volcanic breccia and dyke rock formation known locally as "Tower". Dongyuping Island is actually composed of two land masses, referred to as "Qianshan" and "Houshan". The northern land mass, Houshan, showcases numerous remnants of vegetable houses that protect crops, along with terraced fields built according to the terrain, which are rare sights in Penghu. The low valley between Qianshan and Houshan is called "Shagou", a concentrated settlement area with houses extending from the port to the north along the leeward slope of the hills. Here, the Jinlong Tower and the Chifu Tower stand as stone towers guarding the island. By following the circular trail around Qianshan and Houshan, and connecting to Chifu Tower and the coastal path, you will arrive at "Qianshan" standing by Dongyuping Harbor, where the natural and cultural scenery of the island can be appreciated from various angles. The nearby marine ecosystem is also very rich, featuring numerous corals, with the most eye-catching being the purple horn coral, known as "underwater lavender", creating an enchanting purple coral forest that captivates visitors!
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Dongyu Island
