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Houyan Island | Taiwan is across the sea

A small island facing Taiwan across the sea It is only 68 nautical miles from Nanliao Fishing Port in Hsinchu, Taiwan, equivalent to 126 kilometers, and belongs to the 68 nautical miles scenic area. The direction of the sea is the direction of Taiwan! After entering the scenic area, you can see a huge sign on the side of the road. "The closest place to Taiwan in the mainland of the motherland--China·Pingtan" is very eye-catching 1. It is recommended to take a battery car from the entrance to the innermost Xianshan Island, and then walk back after strolling around. The sightseeing car is 10 yuan one way 2. Xianshan Island is the most fun island with the most check-in points 3. The whole island is almost unobstructed, it is recommended to do a good job of sun protection 4. There are few places to eat and drink in the scenic area, it is recommended to bring your own Self-driving/Taxi: Houyan Island (68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area) Ticket: 38 yuan/person (on-site ticket purchase) 30 yuan/person Houyan Island is composed of three islands, from the entrance to the end they are: Houyan Island, Yanhou Island, Xianshan Island 1. Dongsha Ao Beach: Located on the north side of the entrance of the scenic area, it is a beach, and the windmill in front is very suitable for checking in 2. Inkstone Pillar: After entering the scenic area, there are more than a dozen clusters of copper sculptures like water droplets on the seaside rocks on the right, which are "Inkstone Pillars" cast in purple copper 3. Cross-Strait Tongxin Window: A stamp made of granite, it is a check-in place on the island 4. Cross-Strait Tongxin Stone + Wanggui Stone: Cross-Strait Tongxin Stone is a sculpture that uses elements such as stamps and maps to connect the two sides of the strait. Wanggui Stone is a turtle-shaped stone facing the sea, staring at the strait on the opposite side 5. Scallop Square: Standing on the square and looking down, there are blue cans floating in the sea, which are said to be used for cultivation 6. Black Reef Music Hall + Cross-Strait Tongxin Source: Black Reef Music Hall is now under renovation and cannot be entered. 7. Lighthouse: Also called 68 Navigation Tower 8. Eye of the Strait: A new check-in point built last year, the white building on the sea is very beautiful, implying "a glance at a thousand years" 9. Zen Stone Stacking: It is a semi-circular stone mill made of pebbles of different sizes 10. Watch Stone Array: It is made up of smooth dark blue pebbles, and it is said to be very spiritual to make a wish 11. Island Trail: There is a circle of stone step trails around each island, and you can walk around the island along the trail Precautions: 1. There is almost no shade in the scenic area, so don't forget to sun protection, sun protection, sun protection. If you go in summer, it's really hot 2. Other items: water, sun umbrella/sun hat/sun protection clothing, power bank, sunglasses, small snacks, etc. 3. The main colors in the scenic area are the blue of the sea and sky + green plants + yellow of the stones. You can wear long skirts or more colorful clothes, which will be more out of the picture 4. Choose a sunny day to go, and reserve time, whether it's taking pictures or strolling, the scenic area is really big
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Posted: Feb 8, 2024
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