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

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

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.