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Simplified Chinese Japanese English Korean Kuibie Mountain has been listed as one of Penghu’s Eight Scenic Spots since ancient times under the name “Kuibie Lian Hui.” Between Kuibie Mountain and the neighboring small island “Aoshima” to the east, there is a basalt trail approximately 500 meters long that becomes exposed during low tide. At that time, visitors can collect shells, observe the rich intertidal ecology, or climb Aoshima, all of which are very interesting. The basalt terrain around Kuibie Mountain and Aoshima is well developed and has been designated as one of Penghu’s six early planned basalt geological parks. These two places are connected by typical land-connected island terrain, allowing visitors to walk to Aoshima during low tide. When traversing this gravel area, it is essential to calculate the timing of the tide. When the tide rises, water will slowly come up behind Aoshima out of sight. As the water rises to a certain level, it will rush over both ends of Aoshima, crushing anyone who is not familiar with the tidal characteristics and cannot leave in time. Many tourists and even locals have unfortunately lost their lives. Besides accurately estimating the local tide schedule, having a professional guide familiar with the local tidal characteristics is also important! Kuibie Mountain Geological Park is rich in olivine basalt—known locally as “banzi stone”—and coastal erosion landscapes, both of which are significant geological features of the park. Taiwan Weather Bureau tide table forecast link: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/M/Fishery/tide_30day_MOD/T001602.html **Recommended stay time:** 1.5 hours