The Pekingese Dog Rock (Chinese: 哈巴狗岩; pinyin: Hǎbāgǒu Yán) is a rock in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.

Pekingese Dog Rock
哈巴狗岩 (Chinese)
Pekingese Dog Rock is located in Taitung County
Pekingese Dog Rock
Pekingese Dog Rock
Geography
LocationLüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°39′17.6″N 121°30′34.4″E / 22.654889°N 121.509556°E / 22.654889; 121.509556

History

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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

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The rock was named Pekingese Dog Rock because the shape resembles a Pekingese dog.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Pekingese Dog & Sleeping Beauty". East Coast National Scenic Area. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.