Pomelo Lake Introduction
Yuzih Lake is not actually a lake, but rather a small fishing village developed in earlier years. The term "lake" is actually a mispronunciation of the Hokkien word "ao." Yuzih Lake is located to the north of Haisheping and was once a small fishing village. Although all the residents have moved away, the traditional houses made of coral reef stones are quite distinctive. When the sunset reflects on the old house ruins, the warm colors add a strong nostalgic flavor. In addition to appreciating the current settlement, you can explore the popular hidden spots along the coast near Yuzih Lake with a local guide—such as Wangu Cave, Cuihu (Emerald Lake), and Blue Cave—to feel the cool breeze inside the caves, dive into the Blue Cave to admire the underwater azure world, or jump into Cuihu for a refreshing swim in the summer ocean. The coastal view next to Yuzih Lake is the most natural and diverse along Green Island, featuring coral skirt reefs, white sandy beaches made of coral, black Yuzih Lake conglomerate rocks, volcanic necks, and other geological landscapes. There are also sea-eroded caves nearby, with skirt-shaped coral reef rocks in front, presenting a variety of shapes that make it a great place to observe intertidal zone creatures and crabs. Feeling the refreshing breeze within the caves is a perfect spot for cooling off, listening to the waves, and relaxing. From the cave, you can gaze at the blue sky and white clouds, as well as the rolling green hills, making the beauty of Green Island even more unforgettable. Yuzih Lake is an important prehistoric site in Green Island, which was highly regarded by scholars during the Japanese colonial period. Later, archaeological investigations and excavations unearthed a large number of prehistoric animal bones, fish bones, shells, pottery fragments, as well as burial sites and shell middens. These findings indicate that the prehistoric humans of Green Island had close interactions with groups from the eastern region and Hengchun Peninsula, making it of significant importance in archaeological history.
