East Coast National Scenic Area

Turtle Bay, Horseshoe Bridge, and are neighboring attractions on Green Island's southwest coast. Turtle Bay is a wide and flat coral reef bay. Starting from Turtle Bay Nose (the protruding bit), a whole stretch of inward-curved coast can be found here. As the water in the bay is calm, it is not only a good fishing ground, but also a popular diving spot blessed with rich ecological resources. At the depth of 15-30 meters, clusters of Junceella fragilis corals and sea turtles can be found. 


Horseshoe Bridge is a man-made bridge that one must pass through at Turtle Bay when travelling on the round-island highway. Cutting the road straight that was originally built along the inward-bending mountain wall, a new bridge crossing the Pacific Ocean was built. The inward bend is what gave it the name, Horseshoe Bridge. The East Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters planned a walkway along the bend under Horseshoe Bridge. Visitors are recommended to check it out on a good day to take a closer look at the giant rocks and seashore. Standing on Horseshoe Bridge, you can enjoy the magnificent Pacific Ocean waves and the surrounding coastal landforms. However, during the northeast monsoon and typhoon season, splashing waves can come up onto the bridge. Visitors must pay special attention to the weather and sea state, and watch out for your own safety.