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]
Native name: 龜島 | |
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Geography | |
Location | Off the coast of Qinbi (Chinbi) Village on Beigan Island, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County (the Matsu Islands), Fujian Province, Taiwan (ROC) |
Coordinates | 26°13′35.9″N 119°58′57.8″E |
Archipelago | Matsu Islands |
Total islands | 1 |
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.
Gallery
- 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
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References
- 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
- "Turtle Island - Matsu National Scenic Area".
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