Wugui Cave Scenic Area Introduction
Just by hearing the name, one might instinctively feel that this place hides a mystery. According to inscriptions on the coral reef wall, Wugui Cave has a real history of suffering endured by black slaves. Briefly, during the Yongli period of the Ming Dynasty, Koxinga expelled the Dutch and successfully restored Taiwan and Penghu. However, some black slaves who were brought to Taiwan for enslavement by the Dutch were abandoned on Xiaoliuqiu. These slaves later fled to hide in this cave. After a few years, a boat carrying British troops landed at the shore, and the black slaves residing here took the opportunity to pillage valuables and almost killed all the British soldiers. Soon after, the tragedy was discovered by a supporting British troop, leading to the burning of the black slaves who had taken refuge in the cave. Henceforth, it was named "Wugui Cave." During the time when black slaves dwelled in the cave, many relics such as stone bowls, stone chairs, stone tables, and stone beds were left behind, and even jewelry and silverware were found. Unfortunately, due to collapses, the cave entrance has been completely blocked, making it impossible to enter today. Although a regrettable tragedy occurred at Wugui Cave, travelers need not fear it, as the natural beauty here will leave them enchanted and in awe. Wugui Cave Scenic Area is located at the southwest tip of Xiaoliuqiu, with attractions including Haoran Pavilion, Bitou Pavilion, Ganyuan, Yiqiao, Liechi, Youqing Valley, and Bieyou Tian. The most famous landscape feature is the coral reef caves. The hidden rocky caves seem like a maze built in the scenic area, with narrow and winding spaces inside, making it difficult for light to penetrate. The cave is so dark that one can hardly see their hand in front of their face; a flashlight is necessary for safety when exploring. Nearby, on the coral stone walls of Wugui Cave, two fossil remnants of large clams are deeply imprinted, studied to be hundreds of thousands of years old, approximately one meter in diameter, with clear patterns still visible on the fossil surface, making this the most valuable attraction in the Wugui Cave Scenic Area.
