Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a fisherman encountered an accident at sea and discovered a fireball swaying in the eastern direction. He sailed towards the fireball and successfully returned home. Upon investigation afterwards, a cave was found that contained a stone pillar about one meter high, resembling Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy). This place was named "Guanyin Cave." The method of worshipping Guanyin here is quite unique, as the Guanyin statue sits facing east on a lotus pedestal, thus turning its back to the devotees, who must worship from the opposite direction. The cave is naturally scenic, with limestone formations hanging from the rock walls, captivating visitors' attention. In addition to the thriving worship of Guanyin, there are also various creatively imagined stone formations resembling nine dragons and a tortoise immortal. Furthermore, there is a wishing pool with a special method for making wishes; visitors must toss a coin into a small cave, and if they hit the stone toad inside, they can achieve great wealth. Outside the cave, there is a "Lianxin Tree," a rare sight resulting from the symbiosis of two trees, where the trunk of one tree is perfectly pierced by the branch of the other, creating a unique heart-linking spectacle, akin to the concept of "couple trees."
