Niaoyu (Traditional Chinese: 鳥嶼) is an island in the Penghu Archipelago, [1]located off the eastern coast of Baisha Island [2] and northeast of Yuanbei Village. [3] Administratively, it belongs to Baisha Township [4] in Penghu County, [5] Taiwan.
Overview
Niaoyu covers an area of approximately 26.5 hectares [6] and has a coastline of about 2.5 kilometers. [7] The island's terrain is lower in the north and higher in the center, [8] composed of basalt. [9] The terrain is lofty and impressive. Facing the northeast, the island has long been subjected to the northeast monsoon [10] and strong sea waves, [8] resulting in intense wind and sea erosion. This has created a well-developed and rich coastal landscape. The eastern coast features columnar basalt formations that extend to the northern coast, forming towering and majestic sea cliffs. At the top, a lighthouse [11] guides ships navigating the northern waters, [12] marking the highest elevation in the northern sea area of Penghu. [13]
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Niaoyu (Traditional Chinese: 鳥嶼) is an island in the Penghu Archipelago, [1]located off the eastern coast of Baisha Island [2] and northeast of Yuanbei Village. [3] Administratively, it belongs to Baisha Township [4] in Penghu County, [5] Taiwan.
Overview
Niaoyu covers an area of approximately 26.5 hectares [6] and has a coastline of about 2.5 kilometers. [7] The island's terrain is lower in the north and higher in the center, [8] composed of basalt. [9] The terrain is lofty and impressive. Facing the northeast, the island has long been subjected to the northeast monsoon [10] and strong sea waves, [8] resulting in intense wind and sea erosion. This has created a well-developed and rich coastal landscape. The eastern coast features columnar basalt formations that extend to the northern coast, forming towering and majestic sea cliffs. At the top, a lighthouse [11] guides ships navigating the northern waters, [12] marking the highest elevation in the northern sea area of Penghu. [13]