Houshe Reef Introduction
Houshijun Reef is located along the southeastern coast of Xiaoliuqiu, where there are extensive coastal platforms shaped by long-term sea erosion, resulting in uneven pockmarks across the platform. Along the island roadway, visitors can easily spot remarkable rock formations that often attract many tourists. The coral reef rocks here resemble familiar animals or figures, inspiring numerous interesting associations. The Climbing Tiger Rock, as its name suggests, is a rock that resembles a climbing tiger. On the rocky slope covered with green grass, there is a boulder that appears to be stretching out its limbs, as if desperately crawling. It was once an unremarkable stone, but due to tectonic uplift, the coral reef was raised above water, and seawater eroded the rock along its fissures, causing the coral rock to gradually disintegrate and break apart, resulting in what is now seen as the Climbing Tiger Rock. Guanyin Rock is another unique stone. In the Buddhist world, Guanyin Bodhisattva is a deity embodying compassion and universal love, holding an esteemed place in people's hearts. Many people pray for Guanyin's assistance in times of difficulty, and this remarkable stone along the coast resembles a Guanyin statue contemplating the sea. In a delightful imagination, this Guanyin Rock may serve as a guardian stone for the safety of Xiaoliuqiu. Hongfan Rock is a very interesting rock due to its contrasting appearances. It is commonly known as Hongfan Rock because it bears a strong resemblance to the profile of a Native American. While some might dispute this interpretation, others have associated Hongfan Rock with the shape of former Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu, as the green grass scattered across the rock gives an uncanny likeness. Visitors may want to see this for themselves! Of course, the unique rock formations in Xiaoliuqiu do not end here; there are countless bizarre rocks shaped like wild boars, mice, monkeys, frogs, parrots, and more. By viewing them from different angles, one might discover unexpected new forms.
