Men's Rock Introduction
Near the Shiyu Umbrella Scenic Area, there is a limestone giant rock that stands about 18 meters tall and 15 meters wide, resembling a man's phallus when viewed from a distance. Locally, it is known as "Men's Stone," while during the Japanese colonial period, it was referred to as "Lingyang Rock." Men's Stone is an isolated limestone sea-eroded pillar that features four distinct concave walls, with heights of approximately 28, 30, and 35 meters. This serves as evidence of the residual effects of earlier tectonic uplift activity and is part of a continuous geological landscape with the coastal terraces and sea-eroded platforms surrounding Shiyu Umbrella. The Amis people, who were early immigrants, mentioned in their mythological tales that Men's Stone is called "kotid ni malataw," meaning "the tip of the immortal's turtle," indicating their deep respect for it. Additionally, another set of stories refers to Men's Stone as "fasonihar," where "fasiaw" means kite, and "fasonihar" translates to "the place to tie kites." Men's Stone is located about 25 kilometers from the northern Baxian Cave and about 6 kilometers from the southern Sanxiantai. Its proximity has given rise to many legends; it is said that when Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and Tieguaili were practicing at Sanxiantai, they caught a couple in a secret meeting, which led Lü Dongbin, in anger, to slash the couple with his sword. The man became Men's Stone, while the woman became Baxian Cave, adding a layer of mystery to these neighboring attractions. Today, pathways have been planned around Men's Stone, which include a standardized wishing method. Apart from seeking marriage and childbirth blessings, people can also wish for wealth, career success, and health, making it a site rich in unique religious cultural significance.
