Helmet Rock Introduction
Steel Helmet Rock, also known as Hat Rock, is located about 2 kilometers along the coastal highway from Yongxing Farm. It gets its name due to its shape resembling a soldier's steel helmet. The notch in the rock looks even more like the brim of a military helmet, standing majestically like a devoted and steadfast guard under the blue sky. This unique and interesting rock formation is a significant attraction along the southeastern coastline of Orchid Island. According to the Tao (Yami) legend, Steel Helmet Rock is a giant stone thrown by a giant, while another theory suggests it is a stone that an ant could not lift and bit. The geological composition of Orchid Island is primarily made up of andesitic lava containing hornblende and basaltic agglomerates, along with Pleistocene red clay, uplifted coral reefs, and Holocene alluvial layers, debris flows, and coastal fringe reefs. Through the processes of natural erosion and weathering, these have formed the most fascinating rock formations on Orchid Island. Besides Steel Helmet Rock, other notable rock formations on Orchid Island include Red Head Rock, Crocodile Rock, Twin Lion Rock, Dragon Head Rock, Old Man Rock, Mother Hen Rock, Jade Girl Rock, Five Hole Cave, Tank Rock, Elephant Trunk Rock, Battleship Rock, and Bun Rock. For more travel tips about Orchid Island, you can check the following link.
