Dongyu Island Introduction
Dongyuping Island, part of the Nansha Islands, is formed by volcanic lava from the Penghu volcanic group and features basaltic columnar topography. The island is dotted with basaltic joint landscapes, and the eastern and northern coasts have features such as sea-eroded gutters, sea-eroded caves, and sea-eroded pillars. The southern and western coasts consist of gravel beaches made of coral debris, while the rest of the coastline is characterized by steep columnar basalt sea cliffs. On the southwestern side by the dock, there is a rock formation made of volcanic breccia and dykes, locally known as "Tazi." Dongyuping Island is actually composed of two land blocks, typically referred to as "Qianshan" (Front Mountain) and "Houshan" (Back Mountain). The northern land block, Houshan, features many remnants of protective crop houses and terraced fields built according to the terrain, a rare landscape in Penghu. The low-lying valley between the two mountains is called "Shagouzi," which is a concentrated settlement area where houses extend from near the port, along the sheltered hillside, and includes two stone towers, Jinlong Tower and Chifu Tower, that guard the island. By following the circular trail along Qianshan and Houshan, connecting to Chifu Tower and the coastal path, you can reach "Qianshan," which stands by Dongyuping Harbor, offering stunning views of the island's natural and cultural scenery from various angles. The nearby marine ecosystem is also rich, home to many corals, and in recent years, the highlight has been the purple horn coral, known as the underwater lavender, creating a dreamlike forest of purple corals that captivates visitors!
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