Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, fishermen encountered a disaster at sea and spotted a fireball swaying in the east. They sailed towards the fireball and successfully returned home. Later investigations revealed a cave with a stone pillar about one meter high, resembling Guanyin Bodhisattva, which led to the naming of the location as "Guanyin Cave." The way of worshiping Guanyin here is quite unique; since the Guanyin statue faces east and sits on a lotus pedestal with its back to the worshippers, they must pay their respects in the opposite direction. The scene inside the cave is naturally beautiful, with stalactites hanging from the rock walls, captivating visitors. In addition to the bustling incense offerings to Guanyin, there are also various imaginative rock formations like nine dragons and the turtle immortal. Additionally, there is a wishing pond with a unique method of making wishes; one must toss a coin into a small cave, and if it lands on the stone toad inside, great fortune will follow. Outside the cave, there is a "Lianxin Tree," which is the result of two trees coexisting. One tree's trunk is perfectly penetrated by the branch of the other, creating a rare and beautiful sight reminiscent of a couple's tree.
