Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, fishermen encountered distress at sea and spotted a swaying fireball in the east. They sailed towards the fireball and successfully returned home. Upon investigation, a cave was discovered with a stone pillar approximately one meter high that resembled Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Thus, this place was named "Guanyin Cave." The way to worship Guanyin here is quite unique, as the stone statue of Guanyin is seated on a lotus platform facing east, creating a situation where she is actually facing away from the worshippers. Therefore, worshippers must pay their respects in the opposite direction. The cave is naturally beautiful, with limestone formations adorning the walls, offering a feast for the eyes. In addition to the thriving offerings to Guanyin, there are also fantastical stone formations known as the Nine Dragons, the Turtle Immortal, and other beautifully imagined rockscapes. Additionally, there is a wishing pond where the method to make a wish is quite special; one must toss a coin into a small cave, and if it lands on the stone toad inside, great fortune is said to come. Outside the cave, there is a "Linked Hearts Tree," which is the result of two trees growing together. The trunk of one tree is perfectly pierced through by a branch of the other, forming a rare and unique sight resembling a pair of linked hearts, akin to the concept of a "spouses tree."
