Beiliao Recreation Area Introduction
The "Kueibi Lianhui" of Kueibi Mountain in Beiliao is one of the Eight Sceneries of Penghu during the Qing Dynasty. The eastern coastline beneath Kueibi Mountain, between the uninhabited island "Chiyu," reveals an S-shaped rocky path about 300 meters long during low tide, becoming a popular spot for tourists engaging in water activities and eco-tourism. However, it is essential to carefully calculate the tides as the water rises quickly during flooding, and to minimize the time spent in the area to avoid danger. The name of Kueibi Mountain originates from its coastline resembling a turtle lying on the sea when viewed from the sea. Hence, this area was named "Turtle Mountain." Later, it was renamed based on a poem by the Jinshi Tsai Tinglan from Penghu, using the homophone "Kueibi" in the line "Kueibi Shuanghui Liexu Lian," which is included among the Eight Sceneries of Penghu. "Kueibi" refers to the celestial stars Kuei and Bi, and Kueibi Lianhui symbolizes the shimmering stars in the sky reflecting on the fishing lights on the sea, creating a natural beauty. **Visitor Tips:** It is safer to experience the underwater pathway three hours before low tide each day; in autumn, the pathway opens for 5-6 hours before being submerged, so do not linger on the path to avoid dangers. In summer, you can arrive at Kueibi Mountain before dawn to await the sunrise, and if the tide is low, you can climb Chiyu for a sunrise view; it’s best to be accompanied by locals for safety. In the evening, you can enjoy the nighttime scenery of the islands and fishing lights under the moonlight at the sea around Kueibi Mountain, possibly gaining an understanding of the "Kueibi Lianhui" scenic imagery. The recommended schedule for tide watching and wave walking along the pathway of Chiyu in Beiliao can be found in the link below. Chiyu is about 300 meters from the main island outside the Beiliao Geopark; it becomes an isolated island during high tide, and as the tide recedes, a rocky path gradually emerges, widening and splitting the sea level into two sides. In the advertisement video "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Edition," you can clearly see a dramatic scene of the water parting like in the story of Moses and the Red Sea.
Beiliao Recreation Area
Beiliao Recreation Area
