Nature's Creation—An Eternal Dance of the Sea and Mountains
The natural landscape of Dongshan Island is an eternal dance of sea,stone,and light.
A Dynamic Sea:A Blue Poem of Seven Bays
Nanmen Bay:As a filming location for the movie"The Left Ear,"it features a unique landscape of"half town,half sea."Colorful houses stretch along the arc-shaped coastline,and lanterns light up at dusk,creating an artistic and romantic atmosphere.The rooftop of Wengong Temple offers a superb panoramic view.
Jinluan Bay:Known as the"Mirror of the Sky,"it's the perfect spot for watching the sunrise.At low tide,the smooth beach becomes like a mirror,perfectly reflecting the morning glow and sunlight,making every shot a stunning masterpiece.
Maluan Bay:A national sailing and windsurfing training base,it's hailed as the"cradle of Chinese sailing and windsurfing champions."With its white sand and azure sea,it's a natural bathing beach,ideal for swimming and water sports.
Nanyu Double-Sided Sea:The lighthouse filming location for the movie"Your Wedding."At low tide,an"Angel's Path"appears,allowing visitors to walk to the island.At high tide,the path is submerged,creating a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.
Fishbone Sandbar:Hidden at high tide and revealed at low tide,it resembles a large,swimming fish when viewed from above,a true"Azure Sea Relief."Requires a boat trip to reach it,making it a paradise for aerial photography enthusiasts.
Rugged Rocks:Silent History and Canvas of Fantasy
Wind-Moving Rock:A landmark of Dongshan Island,this 4-meter-high,approximately 200-ton boulder hangs precariously on the cliff edge.It moves in the wind but remains standing,earning it the title of"The World's Most Wonderful Rock."A fun photo opportunity is possible,with some posing as if lifting it up.
Sufeng Mountain:The island's highest peak,at 274.3 meters,half green mountains and half sea.Cycling along the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road offers a contrast between the bustling world on one side and a celestial paradise on the other.The blue bridge blends seamlessly with the mountains and sea,earning it the title of"The Most Beautiful Highway."
Dongmen Island:One of China's four famous islands,boasting stunning natural scenery,it's known as"The Fairy Mountain on the Sea."The island is dotted with uniquely shaped rocks,and features attractions such as the Wenfeng Pagoda and Moon Bay Beach.
Secret Greenery:A Breathing Forest Oxygen Chamber
The island's green coverage exceeds 94%,forming a casuarina forest corridor with"one corridor and three forest areas."Hiking here allows you to breathe in fresh,oxygen-rich air and see a variety of subtropical plants.A morning stroll,with its interplay of morning mist and light,is the perfect time for a"forest bath."
Photography Tips:
The best panoramic view is from the rooftop of Wengong Temple,overlooking the entire Nanmen Bay;Jinluan Bay is ideal for capturing the sunrise's mirror-like reflection;the Lanqiao section of the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road is perfect for cycling and photography;drones are permitted to fly and capture the magnificent panorama of the Fishbone Sandbar.
Humanistic Craftsmanship–Preserving Civilization on the Island
The architecture here is not merely dwelling,but a spiritual bond connecting both sides of the strait.
Dongshan Guandi Temple(Tongshan Guandi Temple):Founded in the 20th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty(1387),it is one of the four major Guandi temples in China and the ancestral temple for nearly a thousand Guandi temples in Taiwan.The temple integrates traditional crafts such as porcelain carving,stone carving,and gilded wood carving,and is hailed as a"Museum of Southern Fujian Architectural Art."The annual Guandi Cultural Tourism Festival,held on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month,attracts tens of thousands of Taiwanese compatriots to cross the sea to pay homage to their ancestor.
Tongshan Ancient City:A key coastal defense town during the Ming Dynasty,its ancient city walls wind between the mountains and the sea,witnessing 600 years of coastal defense history.
Dingjie Street:A quaint old street,preserving Ming and Qing Dynasty houses and stone-paved roads,now revitalized as designer guesthouses,cultural and creative teahouses,and handicraft workshops,forming a unique"ancient charm+modern trend"model.
Gu Wenchang Memorial Hall:A special exhibition hall commemorating Gu Wenchang,a"four-good"cadre,showcasing the moving deeds of the former secretary leading the people of Dongshan in afforestation and sandstorm control,a"green monument"in the hearts of the people of Dongshan.
Huang Daozhou Memorial Hall:Commemorating Huang Daozhou,a great Confucian scholar of the late Ming Dynasty and a"perfect man of his generation,"whose unyielding spirit echoes the loyalty and courage of Guandi.
Cultural Tip:Dongshan Guandi Temple is an important spiritual link connecting compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.During the annual Guandi Cultural Tourism Festival,visitors can witness the grand spectacle of believers from both sides jointly paying homage to Guandi.
