Turtle Island (Matsu)

The Turtle Island[1] (Chinese: 龜島; pinyin: Guī Dǎo; Foochow Romanized: Gŭi-dō̤) is an island in Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan).[2]

Turtle Island
Native name:
龜島
Turtle Island
Turtle Island
Taiwan
Geography
LocationOff the coast of Qinbi (Chinbi) Village on Beigan Island, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County (the Matsu Islands), Fujian Province, Taiwan (ROC)
Coordinates26°13′35.9″N 119°58′57.8″E
ArchipelagoMatsu Islands
Total islands1

Geology

The island composes of granite rock which rises above sea water level. Its cracked surface makes it look like a gigantic turtle resting in the sea.

  • Turtle Island
    (with Gaodeng Island in the background)
  • Turtle Island closeup
  • Turtle Island on Mirror Bay
  • Turtle Island and Qinbi (Chinbi) Village
  • Turtle Island and surrounding area

See also

References
  1. 常用地名. 馬祖國家風景區全球資訊網 (in Chinese and English). 4 February 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019. 龜島 Turtle Island
  2. "Turtle Island - Matsu National Scenic Area".


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