Kuibishan Moses Parting Sea
奎壁山摩西分海
At low tide, an S-shaped reef path emerges between Kuibi Mountain and Chiyu, letting you 'walk into the sea' to the small island opposite.
Kuibi Mountain lies on the east shore of Beiliao Village in Huxi Township and is part of the Kuibi Mountain Geopark. Each day at low tide, an S-shaped path about 300 m long, made of basalt reef and gravel, emerges between the Kuibi Mountain shore and the uninhabited islet of Chiyu opposite. The water parts on either side, so visitors can walk along it all the way to Chiyu. It is known as 'Moses Parting the Sea'. The path appears only about 1–2 hours around low tide, and the timing changes every day, so check the tide table in advance. Local guesthouses, visitor centers and the 'Penghu Tides' website publish it. The path is most complete during the spring tides around the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month. Crabs, sea cucumbers and starfish can be seen in the intertidal zone along the path. The viewing platform on Kuibi Mountain looks down over the whole S-shaped path, which is ideal for panoramic photos. Entry is free. Getting there: it is about 25 minutes' drive from Magong, and it can be combined with Lintou Park, Aimen Beach and the Guoye Sunrise Tower into an eastern route. Notes: be sure to return before the tide rises, as water comes in fast. The reefs are slippery and have sharp shells, so wear canyoning shoes or non-slip sandals.
Opening hours
Open all day (timing depends on low tide)
Nearby sights
- Lintou Park
- Aimen Beach
- Zhongtun Wind Farm
- Penghu Aquarium
- Penghu Living Museum
- Central Street & Four-Eyed Well, Magong
- Magong Tianhou Temple
- Magong Guanyin Pavilion & Xiying Rainbow Bridge