Huayu Island. The volcanic rock geology of the Penghu Islands is all basalt, with the only exception being Huayu Island, which is composed of andesite. Andesite is formed from magma ejected during volcanic eruptions that cools rapidly. The volcanic rock geology of the Penghu Islands is all basalt, with the only exception being Huayu Island, which is composed of andesite. Andesite is formed from magma ejected during volcanic eruptions that cools rapidly. It is highly viscous and flows slowly, often accumulating in conical shapes near volcanic craters, unlike the tableland topography formed by basalt. It formed approximately 65 million years ago and is the oldest and westernmost island in Penghu. The volcanic rock geology of the Penghu Islands is all basalt, with the only exception being Huayu Island, which is composed of andesite. Andesite is formed from magma ejected during volcanic eruptions that cools rapidly. It is highly viscous and flows slowly, often accumulating in conical shapes near volcanic craters, unlike the tableland topography formed by basalt. It formed approximately 65 million years ago and is the oldest and westernmost island in Penghu. Huayu Island is located northwest of Wang'an. The island boasts nearly a hundred native plant species, hence its name, Huayu (Flower Island). Currently, the population is just over a hundred residents. Due to its location at the confluence of the Kuroshio Current's branch and the Oyashio Current, fishing is abundant, and most residents make a living from fishing. Yandun Mountain in the eastern half has an elevation of 53 meters, making it the highest point on the island. On the western hilltop stands the Huayu Lighthouse, a pure white tower constructed of reinforced concrete. It is the westernmost lighthouse in Taiwan and an important landmark of Huayu Island. On the reefs on the southeastern side, there are
Address: 澎湖縣望安鄉花嶼村
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Penghu