Sand Island (Sa-Dau)

In the motherland of treasure island Taiwan, the shell sand content in the sand once reached more than 97%, but tourists continue to take it away as a memorial, shell sand content has dropped year by year, and now only in this exhibition hall can see the former glory. As the name implies, the sand island features the shell sand that nestles on the edge of the waves.

The sand island is located1.5 kilometers north of the goose's nose. The beach is about 220 meters long and is named after the fine sand piled up like an island. It is mainly formed by shells, coral debris and foraminifera after long years of deposition, because there is no stream nearby to carry sand or impurities, so the content of shell sand is more than 97%, ranking in the crown of all beaches in Kenting. There is beautiful shell sand, a photo mecca, and it is worth watching.

In Kenting, there are beautiful beaches, seawater, corals, marine animals. The Sand Island Ecological Reserve is one of the beautiful places. The sand island is located in the north of the goose nose. The beach is not the fine sand we usually see, and there are many shells and coral reefs. The sea is also very blue, but there are more reefs here, and be careful when approaching the beach, do not scratch your feet.

Sand Island is not big and there are few tourists. Nearshore areas are full of black coral fossils, stepping on uneven pitted reefs, careful observation, each piece is different, some like chrysanthemum, some like withered lotus leaves, some like lotus., amazing nature's miraculous creation. Far away, coral reefs soaked by sea water, covered with green moss, clear water overflowed and retreated, time seemed to slow down, and it seemed to clear the dust of the heart. Enjoy yourself and get ready for the next stop, Nixon Stone. It was noon and the sun was hot. We went to the roadside coconut stall and ordered a coconut for NT$100. It tasted good. My husband checked the bus schedule and said it would take half an hour to get one. We had to go to the forest beside the sand island and find a shade to sit down and wait for the bus. I opened my travel notes and wrote half of them, blowing the cool sea breeze, and continued to code words. It was very pleasant. Sand Island can pick up coral, I picked up three pieces, because my husband suspected of carrying too heavy, had to endure the pain of cutting love, leaving only one piece, this piece is very like white lace, are all delicate little fragments. Now I'm at home. It's good to be a cushion for a baby whale.

Ride southward along the coastline from the sailstone to the sand island. Sand island is the beach with the highest content of shell sand, reaching 97.7 (%). Although beaches and coastlines can be found everywhere in Kenting, the sand islands are quite special, and the shellfish sand content is very high, which is well protected. There is a shellfish sand exhibition hall beside the sand island, which shows the content of shellfish sand in various beaches of Kenting and the history of shellfish sand formation. It is worth visiting. We should cherish the gifts of nature and treat these natural beauty kindly.

From the sailing stone, you can ride south along the coastline to reach the sand island. Sand Island is the beach with the highest content of shell sand, reaching 97.7 [%]. Kenting can see beaches and coastlines everywhere, and it is super satisfying. Although the shell sand exhibition hall is not big, it feels very comfortable to display, the color is warm, and it will be interesting to see. Showing the different shell sand content of each beach in Kenting, telling the history of shell sand, good attractions.