Bitou Cape

　　    Bitou Cape is a prominent headland situated along the northeastern coast of Taiwan. It lies approximately 10 kilometers west of Ruifang Town (now Ruifang District of New Taipei City) in what was then Taipei County, and about 10 kilometers south of Sandiaojiao. It gets its name from its nose-like shape. As travelers drive along the coastal highway and pass kilometer marker 85 near Nanya, they can spot Bitou Cape extending into the vast blue ocean from afar. The majestic, battleship-like sea cliffs leave every visitor in awe.

　　    Geographically, Bitou Cape holds significant importance in the maritime region. The area to its north belongs to the East China Sea, while the area to its south belongs to the Pacific Ocean. Together with Sandiaojiao at the easternmost point of Taiwan and Fugui Cape at the northernmost, it forms the North Taiwan Triangle. Due to the cape’s protruding orientation, tidal currents create a large whirlpool beneath the Bitou Cape Lighthouse, commonly known as the “Moon Rabbit Whirlpool.” When the sea is calm, the whirlpool appears small, but during rough tides, it becomes immense and spectacular. Over time, the once rugged coastal cliffs have been greatly softened by erosion, with many rock formations resembling stacked mushrooms and layered cakes. Additionally, thanks to conservation efforts by local organizations, the marine ecology and coastal vegetation in the area have significantly improved, allowing visitors to enjoy the rich natural beauty of the cape’s coastal forests.

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