Wukong Cave Introduction
Wukong Cave is composed of conglomerate rock or tuff conglomerate. The clasts of the tuff conglomerate are dark irregular basalt or basaltic andesite, with sizes ranging from several centimeters to several meters, commonly featuring irregular pores. The caves with more pores resemble volcanic scoria or basic pumice. The Tao people (also known as the Yami people) have given each entrance of Wukong Cave a different name and consider them as taboo places, referring to them as "the lair of evil spirits," a forbidden area for women and children to linger. The first cave, vaRai no volai (meaning "snake's den"), is home to snakes, while the second cave is a resting place for the tribe. The third cave is known as "the sumo cave," originating from the wrestling spot between the Long Island and Coconut Oil tribes, where conflicts between the two villages would traditionally be settled through wrestling. The fifth cave is called pangsangsadan (meaning "the place to pound millet"), where it is said that the elders from nearby villages often pounded millet. Today, Wukong Cave has transformed into one of the famous attractions of Lanyu, attracting numerous tourists to marvel at nature's masterpiece. The sea-eroded cave is particularly cool, occasionally getting one wet from small water droplets falling from above, making it a perfect spot for a refreshing escape while circling Lanyu, with the sea breeze alleviating the heat. More travel tips for Lanyu.