Men's Rock Introduction
Near the Shiyusan Scenic Area, there is a limestone monolith about 18 meters tall and 15 meters wide, which resembles a man's phallus when viewed from a distance. It is commonly known as "Man Stone" in the local area, while during the Japanese colonial period, it was referred to as "Lingyang Rock." The Man Stone is an isolated limestone sea-eroded pillar with four distinct concave walls, measuring approximately 28, 30, and 35 meters in height. It is evidence of the paleo-seismic uplift movement in early geological history and is part of the same continuous geological landscape as the sea terraces and wave-cut platforms surrounding Shiyusan. The Amis people, who were among the early immigrants, refer to the Man Stone in their mythology as "kotid ni malataw," meaning "the glans of the immortal," holding it in great reverence. Additionally, there are tales that call the Man Stone "fasonihar," where "fasiaw" means kite and "fasonihar" refers to "the place for tying kites." The Man 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, including one where Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and Tieguaili encountered a couple having an affair at Sanxiantai, which Lü Dongbin discovered. In his anger, he struck down the couple, transforming the man into the Man Stone and the woman into Baxian Cave, adding a layer of mystery to this cluster of attractions. Today, the area surrounding the Man Stone has been developed into a walking trail, equipped with a standard wishing method. Visitors can not only pray for marriage and children but also seek fortune, career success, and health, making it a site rich with unique religious and cultural significance.
