Mr. Stone Introduction
Near the Shiyusan Scenic Area, there is a limestone monolith approximately 18 meters tall and 15 meters wide, which resembles a man's phallus from a distance. Locally, it is referred to as "Man Stone," while during the Japanese colonial period it was known as "Lingyang Rock." Man Stone is an isolated marine erosion column with four distinct concave walls, with heights of approximately 28, 30, and 35 meters, which serve as evidence of the relative uplift associated with past tectonic movements. This geological feature is part of the same continuous geological landscape as the coastal terraces and marine platforms surrounding Shiyusan. The Amis people, who were early settlers in the area, mentioned in their mythology that Man Stone is called "kotid ni malataw," meaning "the tip of the immortal's turtle," which they revered greatly. There are also stories that refer to Man Stone as "fasonihar," where "fasiaw" means kite, and "fasonihar" refers to "the place for tying kites." Man Stone is about 25 kilometers from the northern Baxian Cave and approximately 6 kilometers from the southern Sanxiantai. Its close geographic location has led to many legends; it is said that when Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and Tieguaili were cultivating at Sanxiantai, a couple was caught in an escapade by Lü Dongbin. In his anger, he swung his sword and sent the couple flying, with the man becoming Man Stone and the woman turning into Baxian Cave, adding a layer of mystery to these neighboring attractions. Currently, pathways have been planned around Man Stone, and there is a standard wishing ritual set up. In addition to wishes for marriage and children, visitors can also pray for wealth, career, and health, making it a site with unique religious cultural significance.
