Guanshan Sunset Introduction
Guanshan, also known as "Gaoshan Rock," is located in the southwestern part of the Hengchun Peninsula and consists of uplifted coral reef stones, with an elevation of about 152 meters. Due to its high terrain, it offers a distant view of Longquan Lake to the east, overlooks the coastal Hongchikeng to the west, surveys the beautiful coast of Baisha Bay to the south, and gazes at the Dapingding Plateau to the north. The location indeed has a prime advantage, allowing visitors to enjoy the stunning scenery all around. Especially during sunset, Guanshan is renowned for its beauty, known as one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Southern Taiwan. Every clear evening at Guanshan presents a breathtaking scene. The bright red sun hanging in the sky no longer dazzles, instead, it casts a warm light, spilling long stretches of red clouds from the distant horizon, shimmering towards the shore with the glistening waves. This picturesque scene easily calms the heart, and although "the sunset is beautiful but merely near dusk," the brief encounter with such beauty leaves a profound impact. The scenery is poetic, and the poetry is pictorial; one truly understands the beauty of the sunset only when visiting Guanshan. In addition to enjoying the enchanting sunset views, visitors can also take a trip to the Fude Temple located at the mountain's peak. This temple is built according to the mountain's terrain and is said to have a history of over 200 years. Next to it is a pavilion for resting, which serves as an excellent viewpoint for enjoying the scenery. In front of the temple, there is a natural stone cave, famously called the "Wisdom Cave," due to its nearly vertical and dangerous entrance, and it is rumored that no one has ever ventured inside, making this place unsuitable for lingering too long. If one continues along the narrow path on the west side of the Fude Temple, they will encounter a patch of lush green grass known as the "Flying Stone," named so because its origin is unknown. Additionally, its shape resembles a turtle, which symbolizes good fortune and longevity, hence it is also referred to as the "Fortune Spirit Turtle," making it another natural wonder not to be missed.
