Hujing Island Introduction
Hujing Island is the seventh largest island in the Penghu archipelago, featuring magnificent columnar basalt landscapes. It is also located at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N). In 2020, it was selected as one of Taiwan's classic towns. Here, the 55-meter-long Zhuangri Avenue has been built, with a giant hand sculpture at the end of the trail, symbolizing the welcoming of sunlight. The waters beneath the cliffs are clear and beautiful, earning the area the name "Hujing Chengyuan" for its stunning scenery. Notable attractions on the island include Guanyin Park and the Nanjin Command Post. The statue of Guanyin in Guanyin Park was carved into a four-meter-tall white marble statue by a sculptor from Shandong, commissioned by Mr. Chen Ying-jie, a Penghu native residing in Hong Kong, and donated to his long-lost hometown. The Nanjin Command Post was said to serve as a base for Japanese General Isoroku Yamamoto during the invasion of Pearl Harbor. Due to its strategic location, Hujing Island is dotted with military facilities left by the Japanese army from World War II. Notably, along the streets by Hujing Harbor, you can often see lazy cats sunbathing, stretching, and strolling, leading to the island being nicknamed "Cat Island" due to its high cat population. Additionally, to create a unique image for Hujing Island, the existing pavilion near Hujing Wharf has been transformed into a cat-themed pavilion that highlights the name "Jing," providing visitors with a quality resting place while adding a new highlight to the tourism experience.
