Crocodile Encounter

Matsu Attractions

靜伏鱷魚
靜伏鱷魚

Under the beautiful sky, the Dreamlike Strange Rock On the west coast of Qingshui Bay in Xiyin, there is a piece of land that extends into the sea. From a distance, it resembles a giant crocodile, vivid and lifelike, complete with a mouth and legs, and you can even discern its claws, lying quietly and seemingly ready to enter the sea! Therefore, the locals call it "Crocodile Island," also known as "Lying Crocodile." According to local legend, ferocious crocodiles once swam upstream with the fish to Qingshui Bay and often caused trouble there. The fishermen, unable to bear the disturbance, were fortunate to receive help from the Jade Emperor, who subdued the crocodile and allowed its soul to return to the west coast of Qingshui Bay, resulting in the current form of Crocodile Island. Dongyin Unbeatable Sea Scenic Area - San Mountain Outpost At the extreme left end of the Lying Crocodile is an important outpost guarding the western waters of Dongyin. The viewpoint here is excellent, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding sea. The origin of San Mountain Outpost dates back to military needs in earlier years, when the location of the Dongchong Lighthouse on Shiwai Mountain at the easternmost point was designated as "No. 1 Height." Counting westward to the highest point on the westernmost side of Xiyin Island, it was labeled "No. 33 Height," making it the westernmost outpost of the Dongyin Defense Area. Due to a military error in engraving the stones, it is now also known as "San Mountain Outpost." It has been opened to the public, and on clear days, visitors may have the chance to see Lien Island, Nanbeijian, or coastal islands of the mainland from this location!

Address:Dongyin Township, Matsu Islands, Fujian Province, Taiwan

Crocodile Encounter Introduction

Dreamlike奇岩 under the beautiful sky On the west coast of Qing Shui Ao in Xiyin, there is a land that extends into the sea, resembling a giant crocodile from a distance, lifelike with a mouth and legs, and even vaguely recognizable claws, lying in wait as if preparing to head out to sea! Hence, the locals refer to it as "Crocodile Island," also known as "Lying Crocodile." There is a local legend about this place: in the past, a ferocious crocodile followed a school of fish up the river to Qing Shui Ao, often causing trouble for fishermen, who were greatly disturbed. Fortunately, the Jade Emperor intervened, subduing the crocodile and allowing its spirit to rest at the west coast of Qing Shui Ao, resulting in the shape of Crocodile Island that we see today. Dongyin Invincible Sea Scenic Area - San Shan Fort At the far left end of the Lying Crocodile is an important stronghold guarding the western waters of Dongyin, which offers an excellent view of the surrounding sea. The name San Shan Fort comes from military needs in earlier years, where the location of the easternmost Dong Chong Lighthouse was named "Height No. 1," and counting from east to west, the highest ground at the west end of Xiyin Island was referred to as "Height No. 33." This is the westernmost stronghold in the Dongyin defense area. Due to a mistake made by the military in engraving the stone, it is now also called "San Shan Fort." This site is currently open to the public, and on clear days, you have the chance to view Liang Island, Nanbeijian, or coastal islands of the mainland from here!

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