 Yuanbeiyu is situated east of the Citou Village on Baishayu. The entire Yuanbeiyu is a hill, and it was named so because it is shaped like a seashell covering the water (“yuanbei” means a circular shell), it has a beautiful as well as special view here. The basalt columnar joints of the north coast on Yuanbeiyu is well developed, among which, the stone pen and stone ink holder is most renowned; the east coast of Yuanbeiyu has a piece of flat columnar basalt, with its surfaces full of wrinkles just like a pleated skirt; this is definitely a place you want to visit, known for its “one pen, one ink holder, one skirt” view, currently listed as the Basalt Reservation Area. The small hill at the back of Yuanbeiyu Village is a good place to observe the beautiful scenery, look towards the northwest coast and you will be able to see the coastal view, it is a must-visit spot on Yuanbeiyu!
Yuanbeiyu – Shallow water path
When the tide ebbs, there will be a shallow water path extending from Caoyu to the Guardian Stone; the 4.6km shallow water path can take you to Shagang Village on the other side. The Yuanbeiyu shallow water path is composed of stone plates, stone fragments and coral reefs, it is a sea path which Yuanbeiyu ancestors used to rely on for outside contact, bearing significant historical meaning, adding to the fact that there is a rich shallow sea ecology here, the Yuanbeiyu shallow water path has become a popular wave-chasing route in recent years. The two hour trip will take you on a tour of the rich underwater ecology and coral reefs in Yuanbeiyu, you won’t even have time to blink!
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Transportation Information:
Take the boat to Yubei; ask for available schedule and routes at Chihkan North Sea Tourist Center or Houlian Tourist Center. |
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Contact Information:
Baisha Township Office 06-9931001 |
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