Hujing Island Introduction
Hujing Island is the seventh largest island in the Penghu archipelago, featuring magnificent columnar jointed basalt landscapes. It also lies on the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees north. In 2020, it was selected as one of Taiwan's classic small towns. A 55-meter-long Zhui Ri Avenue has been built here, with a giant hand installation art set at the end of the trail, welcoming the sunlight as if extending both hands. The waters beneath the cliffs are clear and beautiful, earning the nickname "Hujing Chengyuan" for its scenic views. Notable attractions on the island include Guanyin Park and the Nanjin Command Post. The Guanyin statue at Guanyin Park is a four-meter tall white marble statue donated by Mr. Chen Yingjie, a Penghu resident living in Hong Kong, carved by a sculptor from Shandong, as a gift to his long-lost hometown. The Nanjin Command Post is said to be a base used by Japanese general Isoroku Yamamoto for the invasion of Pearl Harbor. Due to Hujing Island's strategically important location, remnants of military facilities from World War II can be seen everywhere. It's worth mentioning that along the streets of Hujing Island's port, one can often see cats lazily basking in the sun, stretching, and strolling, leading to its recent nickname as "Cat Island" due to the high density of cats on the island. Additionally, to create a unique image for Hujing Island, the existing pavilion by Hujing Pier has been transformed into a cat-themed pavilion that highlights the unique characteristics of the name "Hujing," providing visitors an excellent resting spot and adding a new highlight to tourism.
