Stone Umbrella Introduction
Shiyusan, located between the Eight Immortals Cave and Sanxiantai, is situated along Provincial Highway 11. This approximately 1-kilometer-long sea cape extends from the coast into the ocean and is characterized by coastal erosional landforms formed from limestone uplift. Originally, there were several sea-eroded rock pillars shaped like umbrellas along the coast, but now only one remains standing independently, resembling an umbrella, which is why it is called Shiyusan. Shiyusan is actually a type of balancing rock, composed of two stacked rock layers; the upper layer is made of harder coral reef rock, while the lower layer is softer gravel rock. Over years of erosion by wind and rain, due to the different hardness of the upper and lower stones, the degree of erosion varies, which over time has resulted in a shape that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top, resembling an open umbrella. In addition to Shiyusan, the cape also features rich coastal erosion landscapes, such as sea-eroded gates and potholes, which are highly valuable for viewing. Visitors can enjoy the scenery from the pavilion, carefully observe, and listen to the sound of the waves, creating a unique experience. There is a wooden plank trail beside the Shiyusan viewing pavilion that leads to a clear-water bay, where the view of Shiyusan resembles standing on the back of a whale.
