Houshijiao Reef Introduction
Liuqiu Island is abundant with rugged and strange rock formations, most of which are concentrated near the "Thick Stone Skirt Reef" on the southeast coast. As you proceed from the Wu Gui Cave along the round-the-island highway, you will be greeted by a giant stone resembling a red taro, with lush branches and leaves at its peak. From a distance, its overall outline resembles the head of a Native American, hence it is called the "Red Taro Stone." Further along, if you use your imagination, you will find a rock that looks like Guanyin, facing the sea with its back to the mountain, sitting gracefully by the shore. If you take a closer look, you can even see its facial features quite clearly! In addition to the Red Taro Stone and Guanyin Stone, there are also Climbing Tiger Stone, White Bear Stone, and Open-Mouth Stone, among others. When you visit this area, don’t just take a quick photo and leave; you might want to let your imagination run wild, name these fantastic rocks, and create an exciting story around them. The cavities in the Thick Stone Skirt Reef area were once used by ancient people for salt drying, and due to its favorable geographical and geological environment, it is beloved by local residents. The island truly makes the most of its resources, earning its title as Taiwan's only coral reef island.
Hou Shih Rock Reef
Guanyin Stone
