Jinmen Island Introduction
In Baisha Township, there is a famous businessman named Chang Bairen. Although his former residence is located in Wadong Village on Baisha Island, there are popular tales that his wealth is closely tied to Jinyu Island! Jinyu is located in the northern waters of Chiwei Village on Baisha Island, and it can be reached by wading during low tide. It is said that before Chang Bairen became successful, he often went to an uninhabited island to fish and would collect black stones to take home. Over time, the black stones he brought back were enough to build a wall. Later, through the guidance of a wise person, he learned that these black stones were actually worth a lot, which led him to great wealth, making him the richest person in Penghu. This uninhabited island was then named Jinyu. While the authenticity of this story is questionable, what can be confirmed is that today's Jinyu does not have the black gold; the black stones on the island are actually basalt. The basalt columnar jointing here is quite unique, displaying a variety of forms, including upright, horizontal, and radiating structures. At the southern tip of Jinyu, there is a famous natural landscape made up of horizontal columnar basalt, which from a distance resembles a giant lion and somewhat resembles the Sphinx of Egypt. Locals call it "Lion's Head," and it is definitely worth a visit!
Jinshu Jin Island
