English, Literature, and the Bible: Xiaoyeliiu, Taitung, Taiwan

2016年7月15日星期五

Xiaoyeliiu, Taitung, Taiwan

"Located north of Fugang Port at the 162-kilometer mark near the southern end of the East Coast National Scenic Area, Xiaoyeliou (小野柳)(Little Yeliou) is rich in a variety of fascinating rock formations resembles to those found at the famous Yeliou Scenic Area (Yeliou Geopark) on Taiwan’s North Shore. Taitung Xiaoyeliou has sandstone rocks that are unique from the rest of the Philippine Plate that determines the geology of the area, which prompts the geologists to believe that it is originated somewhere else. At the Xiaoyeliou scenic area, there is a visitor center for one to learn and see detailed explanations of the geological displays before exploring the distinctive landforms and rock formations such as honeycomb rock, fungus rock, as well as coral shoals that are always fascinating to see. With a location close to the Fugang Port -the ferry terminal to Green Island and Lanyu (Orchid Island), visitors may sometimes spot Green Island from the shore of Xiaoyeliou on clear days." Cited from:
https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taitung/xiaoyeliou.html