Beiliu Recreational Area Introduction
The "Kweibian Lianhui" of Kweib Mountain in Beiliao is one of the "Eight Views of Penghu" from the Qing Dynasty. It is located on the eastern coastline below Kweib Mountain and between the uninhabited island "Chiyu". During low tide, an S-shaped gravel path, approximately 300 meters long, becomes exposed, making it a popular spot for ecological water fun in recent years. However, the water rises rapidly, so it is essential to carefully check the tides and shorten the stay to avoid danger. The name of Kweib Mountain originates from the resemblance of the mountain's wall to a turtle lying on the sea when viewed from the ocean. Therefore, it was initially called "Turtle Mountain". Later, Penghu scholar Cai Tinglan referenced a homophone in poetry with "Kweib", saying "Kweib Shuanghui Liexu Lian" as one of the Eight Views of Penghu. "Kweib" refers to the constellations of Kweixing and Bixiu in the sky, and Kweibian Lianhui symbolizes the stars in the sky reflecting the fishing lights on the sea, creating a stunning natural scene. Secret tips for visitors: It is safer to experience the underwater path three hours before low tide daily; in autumn, the path closes 5-6 hours after opening during the day, so do not linger to avoid danger. In summer, you can arrive at Kweib Mountain before 5 AM to wait for a spectacular sunrise. If it's low tide, you can climb Chiyu to enjoy the sunrise, preferably with a local guide for safety. At night, you can appreciate the islands and fishing lights under the moonlight in the Kweib Mountain sea area, which may give you a deeper understanding of "Kweibian Lianhui", one of the ancient Eight Views of Penghu. For the tide watching and wave walking trail at Chiyu, which is about 300 meters from the main island outside the Geopark in Beiliao, it becomes an independent island during high tide. After sufficient time passes during low tide, a gravel path gradually appears, which widens as the tide withdraws, splitting the sea surface into two sides. In the "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Edition" advertisement, with time-lapse photography, you can clearly see a scene reminiscent of Moses parting the Red Sea.
Beiliao Recreational Area
Beiliao Recreation Area
