Chixi Basalt Columns & Chixi Rock Waterfall and Abalone Ponds. Chixi Basalt Columns are located in the middle section of the west coast line in Xiyu Township. The color is mostly dark black, gradually turning brown as you go north. In addition to the color, the basalt columns here are. Chixi Basalt Columns are located in the middle section of the west coast line in Xiyu Township. The color is mostly dark black, gradually turning brown as you go north. In addition to the color, the basalt columns here have particularly diverse formations, with various postures including vertical, curved, fallen, and even tilted. Chixi Basalt Columns are located in the middle section of the west coast line in Xiyu Township. The color is mostly dark black, gradually turning brown as you go north. In addition to the color, the basalt columns here have particularly diverse formations, with various postures including vertical, curved, fallen, and even tilted. These magnificent basalt columns were formed when high-temperature magma encountered water and air during a volcanic eruption, causing cooling and contraction, and the formation of columnar joints on the surface, creating this landscape. In the past, fish farms were located above the Chixi Basalt Columns. After rain or when draining the fish farms, water poured down the rocks, resembling a waterfall, hence the name Chixi Rock Waterfall. However, some say the name Chixi Rock Waterfall comes from the curved joints of the rocks, which look like a surging river flowing into the sea. The abalone ponds below the Chixi Rock Waterfall have also become a popular spot for photos in recent years. However, like many attractions in Penghu, they are not always visible. During high tide, only the basalt columns can be seen. Only when the tide recedes can the abalone ponds, with their individual compartments, be seen.
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Hours: 00:00–23:59
Penghu