Tongpan Geopark

Penghu Attractions

柱狀節理的玄武岩氣勢磅礡,是最具代表澎湖的獨特元素
柱狀節理的玄武岩氣勢磅礡,是最具代表澎湖的獨特元素

Tongpan Island is approximately 6 nautical miles away from Magong Island. The entire island is surrounded by well-defined basalt columns, making it the most notable of its kind in Penghu and earning it the nickname "Yellowstone Park of Penghu." The columnar and slab jointing of the island is very developed, originally exhibiting hexagonal or pentagonal shapes. Due to intense weathering and erosion, the edges of the rock columns have become rounded, and some basalt columns have weathered into spherical shapes at their tops.

Address:Tungpan Geological Park, Tongpan Village, Magong City, Penghu County

Tongpan Geopark Introduction

Tongpan Island is located approximately 6 nautical miles from Makung Island. The entire island is surrounded by distinct basaltic columns, which are developed to the fullest extent and are considered the best in Penghu, earning the nickname "Yellowstone Park of Penghu." The island's columnar joints and slab-like fissures are well-developed, originally presenting in hexagonal or pentagonal shapes. Due to severe weathering and erosion, the edges of the rock columns have rounded off, with some basalt columns having weathered into spherical shapes at their tops. On the southwestern coast of Tongpan, there is a coastal erosion platform featuring concentric lava outlets formed by basaltic magma eruptions. The central rock mass, which rises like a lotus pedestal, is known as "Lotus Seat" and is revealed as the tide rises and falls, showcasing a very unique topographical landscape in Penghu. The "Boran Coffee Drum Segment" advertisement prominently features the entire silhouette of Tongpan Island at the beginning, where the powerful drum sounds and magnificent basalt formations create an astonishing impact. The basalt columns of Tongpan are a popular subject for many travel programs and advertisements, and the imposing columnar joints are the most representative unique element of Penghu.

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Tongpan Geopark Travel Information

Address:Tungpan Geological Park, Tongpan Village, Magong City, Penghu County


Transportation Methods:1. Take the ferry or yacht from the South China Sea Yacht Harbor (No. 25, Xinying Road) to the destination (operates seasonally, included in the Nan Si Islands package tour). 2. Contact number for Tongpan Star: 0932-897023


Tickets:One-way ticket NT$120


Other Nearby Attractions: Fuhai TempleTungkang IslandTungpan Island House StampLotus SeatTongpan Island Lotus SeatHujing IslandGuanyin TempleHujing West Mountain ParkHujing West Mountain ParkHujingyu Recreation Area


Nearby Cuisine: SHILICAFE, Magong CityXian Ya Tu Hand-grab Seafood【Magong City】Recollection of Tianjin Soup DumplingsChang Jin Restaurant, Magong CityStory Wharf 56 Pier Ocean Art MuseumLemon Grass Hot Pot, Magong CityMy House Steakhouse, Magong CityDosi CafeHsinxing Seafood Restaurant Wai'an Gua Bao Fook Qi Breakfast Shop【Xiyu Township】


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