Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is located on a headland on the edge of the Antrim Plain in Northern Ireland, about 3 kilometers from Bushmere. The 8-kilometer-long causeway under the cliff gets its name from the tens of thousands of densely-shaped stone pillars that appear to have been hewn by hand, lining up to form spectacular basalt columns. Forest. It is an unmissable natural wonder in Northern Ireland and was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 1986. According to legend, the formation of the Stone Pillar Forest "The Giant's Causeway" originated from the war between giants, and some people say that the "Giant's Causeway" comes from the footprints left by the giants chasing their lovers. According to the conclusion of scientific research conducted by geologists over the years, the structure of these stone pillars was formed by the continuous eruption of active volcanoes in the Tertiary period. . A splendid picture that merges with the sea Now, you can walk along the magnificent Giant's Causeway and get a close look at it. Most of the stone pillars are about 0.45 meters wide and have a hexagonal shape. They undulate and extend in an orderly manner, reflecting the roaring north wind and stormy waves on the island of Ireland. Walking on this magical embankment and looking out at the sea is definitely a treat. The locals put coins into the rocks, which are said to bring good luck, so give it a try. The visitor center is located on the hill uphill from the scenic bus station. It is the visitor center of the Giant's Causeway. You can get the guide book and Chinese audio guide here. There are also multimedia introduction areas such as voice, audio and video in the service center, where you can see the formation process and current appearance of the Giant's Causeway. The coast is about a 10-minute walk from the ramp extending in front of the visitor center, but the slope is steep. You can also take a shuttle bus to the beach.