Xiyu Pingyu Introduction
Xiyu Pingyu, the westernmost of the Nanfang Islands, is about a 25-minute boat ride from Wang-an and is closely adjacent to Dongyu Pingyu. The two islands are collectively referred to as "Ban Pingyu" or "Yu Ping." At the shore, one can see the island's center of faith, "Hua Niang Temple," which venerates the main deity Hua Niang, as well as other deities like Wu Shuai and Mazu. To reach the village, visitors must walk up a slope called "Hao Han Po" from the pier. Here, one can see many ancient houses made of trachyte and basalt, though most residents have now migrated away. Xiyu Pingyu primarily features a quadrangular mountainous terrain, with columnar basalt cliffs on the east side. The western coast has continuous cliffs where sea erosion has formed sea caves and channels. On the east and north sides, there are basalt pebble beaches, and just offshore in the northeast corner, an isolated sea stack known locally as "Diao Zi" can be seen. From the northwest corner at Xiwai Mountain, one can gaze out at Tie Zhu Island and Tou Jin Island, where the sea and sky blend beautifully, creating a stunning scenery. Xiyu Pingyu has not only diverse landscapes on land but also a fascinating underwater world. The surrounding waters are rich in coral species and colorful varieties, making it the area with the highest coral coverage among the Nanfang Islands. Underwater, one can see large areas of branching or table-shaped umbrella corals, with various marine creatures swimming among them, making it a place of great conservation value and a paradise for snorkelers!
Xiyu Pinyu
Xiyu Pingyu
