The Pekingese Dog Rock (Chinese: 哈巴狗岩; pinyin: Hǎbāgǒu Yán) is a rock in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.
哈巴狗岩 (Chinese) | |
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_location_map.svg)  Pekingese Dog Rock | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°39′17.6″N 121°30′34.4″E / 22.654889°N 121.509556°E |
History edit
The rock is a residual volcanic wall. The rock was formed slowly after different parts of the crater eroded by sea and wind over time.[1]
Name edit
The rock was named Pekingese Dog Rock because the shape resembles a Pekingese dog.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Tang, Pei-ju (20 May 2018). "Photo of the day: Enjoy aerial view of Pacific Ocean at twin pavilions on Taiwan's Green Island". Taiwan News. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Pekingese Dog ＆ Sleeping Beauty". East Coast National Scenic Area. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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