Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing period, fishermen encountered difficulties at sea and spotted a moving fireball in the east. They sailed towards the fireball and successfully returned home. Afterward, an investigation revealed a cave with a stone pillar about one meter high that resembled Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, so the site was named "Guanyin Cave." The method of worshiping Guanyin here is quite unique; since the stone statue of Guanyin sits on a lotus pedestal facing east, with its back towards the worshippers, they must pay their respects in the opposite direction. The cave features breathtaking natural scenery, with the walls adorned with stalactites that captivate visitors. In addition to the heavily worshipped Guanyin, there are also various uniquely shaped rock formations like nine dragons and a turtle deity, each filled with imaginative beauty. Moreover, there is a wishing pond with a distinctive wishing method where visitors must throw coins into a small cave. If they manage to hit the stone toad inside the cave, they can expect good fortune. Outside the cave stands a "Heart-Linked Tree," a rare sight formed by two intertwining trees, where one tree's trunk is perfectly pierced by the branches of another, creating a remarkable scene akin to a "Couple Tree."
