Guo Po Island Introduction
Guishan Island, located northwest of Baisha and southwest of Jibei Island, is a basaltic tableland that is approximately 1 kilometer long from south to north, and is the largest uninhabited island in the Penghu archipelago. The island is characterized by numerous porous basalt formations, with a surface layer of iron-rich quartz sandstone, presenting a striking contrast that makes it a geological anomaly among the various islands of Penghu. On the northern side of the plateau, there is a shipwreck monument, with a squid fishery to the east and beautiful coral reefs in the southeastern waters. The northern side is known for being the most famous seaweed production area. Every year around the Lunar New Year, the residents of Chikan Village hold a large-scale seaweed harvesting event based on the growth conditions of the seaweed on Guishan Island. The management committee of the Longde Temple in Chikan Village collects a fee based on the male population in each household as a right to harvest on the island. Penghu is known for its many reefs and rough seas during the winter, with a high yield of wild seaweed that brings significant profits to fishermen during the harsh winter months. There are many legends and associations regarding the name Guishan Island. It is said that long ago, there was a young girl in a village who had a long-time boyfriend; however, her parents opposed their relationship and forced her to marry another man. To rebel against her parents’ coercion and to prove her unwavering love, the gentle girl eloped with her lover to settle on the uninhabited island in the northern sea of Penghu. They vowed before heaven and earth and promised to live together on that small island for the rest of their lives. It is said that when her descendants visited her, they referred to her as "Auntie." Another version of the story states that the girl went into self-exile on the uninhabited island to keep her promise of love, thus earning the term "Auntie," as it was customary to refer to those who died unmarried in earlier times. Regardless of the variations, as this tale of lifelong love has been passed down through generations, the story of Auntie has become a beautiful legend of this uninhabited island.
Gubo Islet
