Houyan Island (Pingtan)
猴研岛
The mainland point closest to Taiwan’s main island, where a “68 Nautical Miles” marker stone is Pingtan’s most iconic photo spot.
Houyan Island lies at the southeastern tip of Pingtan Island and is connected to the main island by a causeway. It is about 68 nautical miles (about 126 km) from Hsinchu, Taiwan, making it the point on the mainland closest to Taiwan’s main island. A marker stone reading “68 Nautical Miles” stands on the island, surrounded by spectacular sea-eroded landforms and reefs. Sunrises are beautiful on clear days. The scenic area is free or low-cost. Be careful in strong winds, and do not climb the reefs. A taxi from Pingtan town takes about 40 minutes. The island is often combined with General Mountain and Tannan Bay for a one-day southern tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aoqian Taiwan Town
- Longfengtou Beach (Pingtan)
- Haitan Ancient City
- Donghai Xianjing (Xianren Well)
- Jiangjun Mountain
- Sanshiliujiao Lake
- Nanzhai Mountain Stone Forest
- Pingtan Island