Turtle Island (Matsu)

The Turtle Island^[1] (traditional Chinese: 龜島; simplified Chinese: 龟岛; pinyin: Guī Dǎo; Foochow Romanized: Gŭi-dō̤) is an island in Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

Turtle Island

Native name: 龜島
Turtle Island Taiwan
Geography
Location	Off the coast of Qinbi (Chinbi) Village on Beigan Island, Beigan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
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.^[2]

Gallery

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

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
• List of islands of Taiwan

References

1. 常用地名. 馬祖國家風景區全球資訊網 (in Chinese (Taiwan) and English). 4 February 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019. 龜島 Turtle Island
2. "Guidao Island". Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. Retrieved 14 June 2021.