Wugui Cave Introduction
A mysterious and desolate old cave! Wugui Cave gives a sense of ancient melancholy, where it is rare to truly appreciate the hidden essence deep within nature. The term "Wugui" refers to laborers who left their homeland, brought to Taiwan by the Dutch and enslaved as hard workers. They were called "Wugui" because of their dark skin, a reflection of a tragic history of enslaved black individuals. In the 15th year of the Yongli era of the Ming Dynasty, after Koxinga drove the Dutch away, a few black slaves were abandoned in this region and took refuge in this cave. Later, some of the slaves attacked passing ships, leading to retaliation from those ships, which burned wood at the cave's entrance at night, resulting in the death of the slaves inside. It is said that the slaves turned into ghosts, often confusing the later Han fishermen who settled in the area on misty nights, hence the name. Despite the desolate legendary story behind Wugui Cave, walking along the circular trail, weaving through the oddly shaped coral reefs, you will experience a unique feeling of encountering a glimmer of hope after wandering in what seems like a dead end.
Wu Gui Cave Entrance
Wugui Cave Entrance
