Beiliao Recreation Area Introduction
The "Kueibit Lianhui" at Beiliao Kueibi Mountain is one of the former Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu during the Qing Dynasty. It is located along the east coast beneath Kueibi Mountain, between the uninhabited island "Chiyu." During low tide, an S-shaped pebbled pathway emerges, approximately 300 meters long, which has recently become one of the hotspots for eco-tourism in water activities for visitors. However, due to the rapid rise of water during high tide, it is crucial to calculate the tides carefully and minimize the duration of stay to avoid danger. The origin of the name Kueibi Mountain: When viewed from the sea, the coastline of Kueibi Mountain resembles a turtle lying on the ocean, hence it was originally called "Gui Bie Mountain." The later name change is attributed to Penghu scholar Cai Tinglan, who incorporated the homophone "Kueibi" into a poem stating "Kueibi Shuanghui Liezou Lian," thus including it as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu. Kueibi refers to the star Kuaixiu and Bixiu in the sky, and Kueibit Lianhui symbolizes the twinkling stars and the glimmering fishing lights on the sea, creating a scene of natural beauty. Tips for visitors: It is safer to experience the underwater pathway three hours before low tide; in the autumn, the pathway will be submerged 5-6 hours after it opens during the day, so please do not stay on the pathway to avoid danger. During summer, you may arrive at Kueibi Mountain before dawn to await the beautiful sunrise; if you happen to encounter low tide, you can climb Chiyu to enjoy the sunrise, preferably with a local guide to ensure safety. At night, you can visit the waters of Kueibi Mountain to admire the scattered fishing lights on the moonlit sea, which may give you a deeper appreciation of "Kueibit Lianhui," one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Penghu. The recommended schedule for tidal viewing and beach walking at Beiliao Chiyu suggests that during high tide, it is an independent small island, and as the tide recedes, a pebbled pathway gradually emerges, widening as the water level drops, dividing the sea surface into two sides. In the promotional video "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu," utilizing time-lapse photography techniques, you can clearly see a scene resembling Moses parting the Red Sea.
Beiliao Recreation Area
Beiliao Recreation Area
