Dongyupingyu

Penghu Attractions

東嶼坪嶼

Dongyu Pingyu, one of the Southern Four Islands, is an island formed by volcanic lava from Penghu, characterized by basaltic columnar topography. The island features basalt column landscapes throughout, with coastal erosion gullies, sea caves, and sea stacks on the eastern and northern shores. The southern and western coasts consist of gravel beaches made up of coral debris, while the rest is steep cliffs of columnar basalt. On the southwest side near the dock, there is a rock formation made of volcanic breccia and veins, locally known as "Ta Zi."

Address：Dongyuping Island, Wang-an Township, Penghu County

Dongyupingyu Introduction

Dongyuping Island, located in the Nansha Islands, is an island formed by volcanic lava from Penghu, characterized by basaltic topography. The island is marked by numerous basalt column landscapes, with coastal features such as sea erosion channels, caves, and sea stacks found along the eastern and northern coasts. The southern and western shores feature sandy beaches composed of coral debris, while the rest is characterized by steep columnar basalt cliffs. On the southwestern side near the dock, there is a rock formation made of volcanic gravel and veins, locally known as "Tower." Dongyuping Island is actually composed of two landmasses, typically referred to as "Qianshan" (Front Mountain) and "Houshan" (Back Mountain). The northern landmass, Houshan, showcases many ruins of crop protection structures and terraced fields built according to the terrain, which are rare sights in Penghu. The flat valley between the two mountains is called "Shagouzi," which is a concentrated settlement area. Houses extend from the vicinity of the port to the north along the leeward side of the hills, alongside two stone towers that protect the island: Jinlong Tower and Chifutang. By following the circular trail of Qianshan and Houshan, connecting Chifutang and the coastal walkway, visitors will reach "Qianshan," standing by Dongyuping Harbor, where one can appreciate the island's natural and cultural landscapes from various angles. The nearby marine ecosystem is also very rich, boasting numerous corals. In recent years, the most eye-catching has been the purple antler coral, known as the underwater lavender, forming a dreamy forest of purple coral that captivates visitors!