Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, a fisherman encountered trouble at sea and discovered a fireball moving in the east. He sailed towards the fireball and miraculously returned safely. Upon investigation, a cave was found inside which there was a stone pillar about one meter high, resembling Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy), so this place was named "Guanyin Cave." The way to worship Guanyin here is quite unique, as the statue of Guanyin faces east, seated on a lotus pedestal, thus turning its back towards the worshippers, requiring them to pay their respects in the opposite direction. The inside of the cave boasts breathtaking natural sceneries, with stalactites hanging from the rock walls, captivating visitors. In addition to the popular offering site for Guanyin, there are also various imaginative rock formations such as nine dragons and the Tortoise Immortal. There is also a wishing pond with a special method for making wishes, where one must toss a coin into a small cave; if the coin lands on the stone toad inside, great wealth is believed to come. Outside the cave, there is a "Linked Heart Tree," which is the result of two trees coexisting, with one tree trunk being perfectly penetrated by the branch of the other tree, creating a rare and beautiful sight reminiscent of a husband-and-wife tree.
