Man Rock Introduction
Near the Shiyusan Scenic Area, there is a limestone giant rock approximately 18 meters high and 15 meters wide, which from a distance resembles a man's penis. Locally, it is referred to as "Man Rock," and during the Japanese occupation, it was called "Lingyang Rock." Man Rock is an isolated limestone sea-eroded pillar with four distinct concave walls, measuring about 28, 30, and 35 meters in height, serving as evidence of the early seismic geological uplift activity, in continuity with the coastal terraces and eroded platforms around Shiyusan. The Amis people, who migrated there earlier, referred to Man Rock in their mythological legends as "kotid ni malataw," meaning "the head of a deity," showing great respect for it. Another story describes Man Rock as "fasonihar," where "fasiaw" means kite and "fasonihar" translates to "the place to bind the kite." Man Rock is located about 25 kilometers north of Baxiandun and approximately 6 kilometers south of Sanxiantai. Its close geographical position has given rise to many legends. It is said that when Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and Tieguai Li were practicing at Sanxiantai, they caught sight of a couple secretly meeting, and in a fit of rage, Lü Dongbin swung his sword, sending them flying—resulting in the man becoming Man Rock and the woman transforming into Baxiandun, adding a mysterious aura to the nearby attractions. Currently, the area around Man Rock has been developed into a walking trail, featuring a standard wishing and prayer method. In addition to seeking marriage and children, visitors can also pray for wealth, career success, and health, making it a site imbued with unique religious cultural significance.
