烈女義坑 - Liě Nǚ Yì Kēng Introduction
The majestic and poignant cliff is located on the eastern side of Dongyin Island, behind Tianwangao. It is a nearly vertical natural sea-eroded cliff that rises nearly a hundred meters high, imposing and breathtaking. There are tales from the late Qing Dynasty about pirates frequently occupying the islands around the Fujian Sea, causing great suffering among the people. One day, pirates raided Dongyin and killed a fisherman on the island. The fisherman's wife escaped to this sea-eroded cliff, with nowhere to retreat. When the pirates attempted to abduct and assault her, she resolutely resisted, ultimately jumping off the cliff to preserve her chastity. Grateful for her courage, later generations named this place "Loyal Maiden's Grave." The terrain of Loyal Maiden's Grave is steep, with the phrase "Loyalty and Bravery Passed Down Through the Ages" carved in large characters on the cliff. A pathway extends down into the bay, leading to Loyal Maiden's Grave. Visitors can walk along the railing path to the viewing platform and gaze at the breathtaking height of over a hundred meters above the sea, with the protruding rock formations eliciting great admiration for the courage of that woman. To the west of Loyal Maiden's Grave is a rock called "Loyal Maiden Stone," which is said to be named after a woman who sat waiting for her husband's return. It is also one of Dongyin's unique giant rock formations. Note: The area experiences strong winds and rugged terrain; please pay attention to your safety.
