Pomelo Lake Introduction
Yuzi Lake is not actually a lake but a small fishing village developed in earlier times. The term "lake" is a mispronunciation of the Minnan word "ao." Yuzi Lake is located north of Houshanping and was once a small fishing village. Although the residents have all relocated, the traditional houses made of coral reef stones are quite distinctive. When the evening glow reflects on the ruins of the ancient houses, the warm colors add a strong sense of nostalgia. In addition to appreciating the settlement at the time, visitors can join local guides to explore popular secret spots along the coast near Yuzi Lake, including Wangong Cave, Emerald Lake, and Blue Cave. Experience the cool breeze in the caves, dive into the Blue Cave to admire the underwater world of deep blue, or jump into the Emerald Lake for a refreshing swim in the summer ocean. The seaside view near Yuzi Lake boasts the most natural and diverse coastline of Green Island, featuring coral skirt reefs, white coral sand beaches, black Yuzi Lake conglomerate rocks, and volcanic necks; nearby, there are sea erosion caves with skirt-shaped coral reef rocks in front, creating bizarre shapes and offering excellent opportunities to observe intertidal organisms and crabs. The refreshing breeze in the cave makes it a great place to cool off, listen to the waves, and relax. Looking out from the cave at the blue sky, white clouds, and rolling green hills, the beauty of Green Island is unforgettable. Yuzi Lake is an important prehistoric site on Green Island, which received significant attention from scholars during the Japanese occupation. Subsequently, archaeological studies and excavations revealed a large number of prehistoric animal bones, fish bones, shells, pottery shards, tombs, and shell middens, suggesting that prehistoric humans on Green Island had close interactions with groups from the eastern regions and Hengchun Peninsula, bearing significant importance in archaeological history.
