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. East Mountain is currently a military control area and is not open to the public, while West Mountain was transformed into Hujing West Mountain Park after the National Army withdrew. The most striking feature of the West Mountain Park is a large white marble Guanyin statue and eighteen Arhats with various expressions. This Guanyin statue was donated by villagers living in Hong Kong to their hometown, Hujing, and was carved by artisans from China. The facial expressions and the lines of the clothing are very vivid. Initially, due to the statue's large size, it was transported in three parts to Hujing before being reassembled. During a walk in West Mountain Park, you may find many agave plants, as agave is drought-resistant and adaptable, commonly seen in Penghu. However, the edges of agave leaves are quite sharp, and in the past, agave was even planted along the coastline for defense purposes. Hujing is also famous for its three treasures: centipede wine, cactus juice, and fresh fish soup. Hujing is known for producing large red-footed centipedes, and it is said that centipede wine is very effective for treating rheumatism and skin diseases. However, due to the regulations of the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Act, homemade alcohol can only be for personal use, so the once-popular centipede wine is no longer available. But you can still taste cactus juice and fresh fish soup!
Hujing West Mountain Park
