Dongyupingyu Introduction
Dongyuping Island, part of the Four Southern Islands, is formed by volcanic lava in Penghu and features a basaltic landform characterized by basalt columnar joints visible throughout the island. The eastern and northern coasts are home to erosion gullies, sea caves, and sea stacks, while the southern and western coasts consist of coral debris forming gravel beaches, with steep columnar basalt sea cliffs. Near the wharf on the southwest side, there is a volcanic breccia and dike rock formation, locally known as “Tower Rock.” Dongyuping Island is actually made up of two land masses, referred to as "Qianshan" (Front Mountain) and "Houshan" (Back Mountain). The northern land mass, Houshan, features many ruins of crop protection structures and terraced fields built according to the terrain, a rare sight in Penghu. The low-lying valley between Qianshan and Houshan is called "Shagouzi," which is a concentrated settlement area, with houses extending from the harbor area north along the leeward slopes of the hills. There are also two stone towers, Jinlong Tower and Chifu Tower, built to guard the island. By following the circular trail connecting Qianshan and Houshan, and linking to Chifu Tower and the coastal trail, you will reach "Qianshan," located by Dongyuping Harbor, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the island's natural and cultural scenery from various angles. The surrounding marine ecology is also very rich, boasting many corals, with the most eye-catching recent attraction being the purple horn corals, known as the underwater lavender, forming a dreamy forest of purple corals that is unforgettable!
Dongyupingyu
Dongyu Island
