Turtle Island (Matsu) Explained

Turtle Island
Native Name Lang:zh
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Location:Off the coast of Qinbi (Chinbi) Village on Beigan Island, Beigan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Archipelago:Matsu Islands
Total Islands:1
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The Turtle Island[1] (; Foochow Romanized: Gŭi-dō̤) is an island in Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

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.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://www.matsu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Article.aspx?a=500&l=1. zh:常用地名. zh-tw,en. 4 February 2019. 2 September 2019. Chinese: 馬祖國家風景區全球資訊網. Chinese: 龜島 Turtle Island.
  2. Web site: Guidao Island. Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. 14 June 2021.