Stone Umbrella Introduction
Shiyusan is located between the Eight Immortals Cave and Sanxiantai, approximately on Highway 11. This 1-kilometer-long peninsula extends from the coast into the sea and is a coastal erosion landform formed by limestone uplift. Originally, there were several sea-eroded rock pillars shaped like umbrellas on the peninsula, but now only one stands alone, resembling an umbrella, hence the name Shiyusan. In reality, Shiyusan is a type of balancing rock made up of two stacked rocks: the upper part is a harder coral reef rock, while the lower part is a softer conglomerate. Over many years of weathering, due to the different hardness between the upper and lower rocks, the erosion has occurred at different rates, resulting in a shape that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top, resembling an opened umbrella. In addition to Shiyusan, the peninsula features rich coastal erosion landscapes including sea arches and pot holes, which are highly valuable for viewing. Visitors can enjoy the scenery from pavilions, taking in the beautiful sights while listening to the sound of the waves, which adds to the unique charm of the place. There is a wooden walkway next to the Shiyusan viewing pavilion that leads to a clear-water cove, where from this vantage point, Shiyusan appears to be standing atop a whale.
