Hujing Island Introduction
Hujing Island is the seventh largest island in the Penghu archipelago, featuring majestic columnar jointed basalt landscapes. It is also located on the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5°N. In 2020, it was selected as one of Taiwan's classic towns. A 55-meter-long "Chasing the Sun Avenue" was built here, with a giant hand sculpture installed at the end of the trail, resembling a pair of hands welcoming the sunlight. The waters underneath the cliffs are exceptionally clear and beautiful, earning the place the name "Hujing Clear Abyss." Notable attractions on the island include Guanyin Park and the South Advance Command Post. The Guanyin statue in Guanyin Park is a four-meter-high white marble statue donated by Mr. Chen Ying-jie, a resident of Hong Kong originally from Penghu, and was carved by a sculptor from Shandong. The South Advance Command Post is said to have served as a base for the Japanese General Isoroku Yamamoto during Japan’s invasion of Pearl Harbor, and due to Hujing Island's strategic significance, remnants of military facilities from World War II can be seen throughout. Notably, along the streets of Hujing Port, one can often see cats lazily basking in the sun, stretching, and strolling. Due to the high density of cats on the island, it has recently been dubbed "Cat Island." Additionally, to enhance the unique image of Hujing Island, an existing pavilion near Hujing Harbor has been transformed into a cat-themed pavilion that highlights the characteristics of the name "Hujing," providing a quality resting place for visitors and adding a new highlight to tourism.
