Helmet Rock Introduction
Helmet Rock, also known as Hat Rock, is located along the coastal road about 2 kilometers from Yongxing Farm. It gets its name from its shape, which resembles a soldier's helmet, and the gap in the rock looks like the brim of a military helmet, standing proudly under the blue sky like a dedicated and unwavering guard. It is a unique and interesting landmark that attracts attention on the southeastern coastline of Orchid Island. According to the Tao people (Yami), the legend tells of a giant who placed the boulder, while another saying suggests it is a stone that ants could not lift. The geological layers of Orchid Island mainly consist of hornblende andesite lava and basalt conglomerates, along with Pleistocene red clay layers, uplifted coral reefs, and Holocene alluvial and debris flow deposits, creating the island's most fascinating rock formations through natural processes of marine erosion and weathering. In addition to Helmet Rock, other notable rock formations on Orchid Island include Red Head Rock, Crocodile Rock, Double Lion Rock, Dragon Head Rock, Old Man Rock, Hen Rock, Jade Girl Rock, Five-Hole Cave, Tank Rock, Elephant Trunk Rock, Battleship Rock, and Steamed Bun Rock. More travel tips for Orchid Island.