Caipoao Introduction
The Coastal Erosion Wonderland of Caipu Bay is located at the eastern northeast side of Xiju Island, at the bottom of Jianguo Road, belonging to Tianwo Village. The coastal natural landscape is characterized by typical granite conical shapes, with granite veins forming long, thin horizontal striped joints radiating into the sea. After being eroded by seawater, various sizes of cliffs and hazardous reefs have formed, creating layers of waves. Thus, the coastal terrain is highly diverse, and the unique coastal erosion landscape is the most significant geographical feature of the Caipu Bay Geological Park. Before the completion of the Qingfan Deep Water Harbor, Caipu Bay was the main harbor for summer entry and exit in Xiju. During summer, the southeasterly winds and sea waves can reach level 7 or higher, requiring both passenger and commercial boats to dock at Caipu Bay. Additionally, the surrounding waters have significant current changes and rich fishing resources, making it an excellent spot for sea fishing and shell collecting. The bay is also renowned for its abundant nori, giving rise to a unique local custom where the large rock belonging to the Chen General Temple is open for bidding during harvest season, allowing only the winning bidder to collect the nori from the rock. Currently, the outer area of Caipu Bay is open for tourist visits, but there are still military personnel stationed there. Visitors can experience the ups and downs of guarding the coastal areas as long as they follow the instructions. At the Battlefields of Xiju in Matsu, blues of the blue tears can be observed from the former observation platform of Caipu Bay, which is an excellent spot for taking photos of blue tears at night due to the lack of light pollution. From the platform, looking down, the blue tears shimmer with blue light as they crash against the coastal rocks, appearing beautifully amidst the sea. Note: At night, there are no surrounding lights, and as it remains a military outpost with strong sea winds, it is recommended to be accompanied by a local guide familiar with the area when going to observe the blue tears, and to pay attention to personal safety.
