Dongyu Islet Introduction
Dongyuping Island in the Southern Four Islands is a volcanic island formed by basalt lava from Penghu, characterized by a basaltic columnar terrain. The island features numerous basalt joint landscapes, with coastal erosion features such as sea-eroded gullies, sea caves, and sea stacks along the eastern and northern shores. The southern and western shores consist of coral debris forming gravel beaches, while the rest of the coastline is marked by steep columnar basalt cliffs. Near the dock on the southwestern side, there is a volcanic clast and vein rock formation, known locally as "Tazai." Dongyuping Island is actually composed of two land masses, referred to as "Qianshan" (Front Mountain) and "Houshan" (Back Mountain). The northern landmass, Houshan, features many remnants of vegetable cultivation structures for crop protection, as well as terraced fields built according to the terrain, which are relatively rare in Penghu. The low-lying valley between Qianshan and Houshan is called "Shagouzi," which is a concentrated settlement area where houses extend from the harbor area northward along the wind-sheltered hillside, featuring two stone towers, Jinlong Tower and Chifu Tower, that guard the island. By following the circular walking path around Qianshan and Houshan, and connecting to Chifu Tower and the seaside trail, visitors can reach "Qianshan," which stands by Dongyuping Harbor, offering a panoramic view of the island’s natural and cultural landscapes from various angles. The nearby marine ecosystem is also very rich, with many corals; among them, the most eye-catching in recent years is the purple antler coral, known as "underwater lavender," which forms a dreamy forest of purple corals that leaves visitors enchanted!
Dongyuping Island
Dongyu Island
