Pomelo Lake Introduction
Yuzihua is not a lake but a small fishing village developed in the past. The term "lake" is actually a mispronunciation of the Hokkien word "au." Yuzihua is located north of Hsichao Ping and was once a small fishing village. Although all residents have moved away, the traditional houses built with coral reef rocks (laogu stones) are quite distinctive. When the evening glow reflects on the ruins of the ancient houses, the warm colors add a strong nostalgic flavor. In addition to admiring the settlements, you can follow a local guide to explore nearby coastal hotspots such as Wangong Cave, Cuilake, and Blue Cave, experience the cool breeze inside the caves, dive into the Blue Cave to admire the underwater azure world, or jump into Cuilake for a refreshing swim in the summer sea. The coastal view next to Yuzihua is the most natural and varied coastline in Green Island, featuring geological landscapes such as coral skirt reefs, white coral sand beaches, black Yuzihua conglomerate rocks, and volcanic necks. There are coastal erosion caves nearby, with skirt-shaped coral reefs in front of them, showcasing bizarre shapes and serving as excellent spots to observe intertidal organisms and crabs. Feeling the refreshing breeze inside the cave provides a great place to cool off, listen to the waves, and relax. Looking out from the cave at the blue sky, white clouds, and lush rolling hills makes the beauty of Green Island even more unforgettable. Yuzihua is an important prehistoric site in Green Island, which was valued by scholars during the Japanese colonial period; it has also been the subject of archaeological investigations and excavations that unearthed a large number of prehistoric animal bones, fish bones, shells, pottery fragments, as well as burial sites and shell middens. These findings suggest that the prehistoric humans on Green Island had close interactions with the populations of the eastern coast and Hengchun Peninsula, holding significant importance in archaeological history.
