Hujing West Mountain Park Introduction
Hujing Island is divided into East Mountain and West Mountain, with the village located in the flat area between the two mountains. The East Mountain is currently a military restricted area and is not open to the public, while West Mountain was transformed into Hujing West Mountain Park after the National Armed Forces withdrew. The most striking feature in West Mountain Park is a large statue of Guanyin made of white marble, along with eighteen Arhats, each with different expressions. This Guanyin statue was donated to the hometown of Hujing by locals living in Hong Kong and was carved by a master from China. The expressions and lines of the clothing are very vivid. It was initially too large to be transported directly, so it was shipped in three pieces to Hujing and then reassembled! While walking in West Mountain Park, you may find many agaves, which are drought-resistant and adaptable, and are often seen in Penghu. However, agave leaves are very sharp-edged, and in the past, they were even planted along the coastline for defensive purposes. Hujing is also famous for its three treasures: centipede wine, cactus juice, and fresh fish soup. Hujing produces large and plentiful red-footed centipedes, and it is said that centipede wine is very effective in treating rheumatism and skin diseases. However, due to regulations under the Tobacco and Alcohol Management Act, homemade alcohol can only be for personal use, so the once popular centipede wine is now hard to find. You can still taste cactus juice and fresh fish soup, though!
Hu-Jing West Mountain Park
