Fuguei Cape Recreational Area Introduction
Fugui Cape, formerly known as "Dabin" or "Dabian," was recorded as "hoek" by the Dutchman Valentyn in his work "Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien" in the 27th year of the Qianlong reign (1762). The term "hoek" means cape, and this name was later transliterated to "Fugui Cape." It wasn't until the Japanese colonial period that it was renamed "Fugui Cape." Within Fugui Cape Park, there is a seaside pedestrian walkway. As you stroll along the path against the wind, you can admire the wind-eroded rock formations and the landscape shaped by the Shimen Reef, including the Old Mei Bay and sand dunes. You can also see the "wind-cut trees," sculpted by strong winds, as well as beach plants that stubbornly cling to the sand dunes. The "wind-cut trees," as their name suggests, are shaped by the constant strong winds. The side facing the wind is unable to withstand the relentless force and therefore grows in the direction of the wind. Over time, this results in an uneven state where the windward side has fewer branches and leaves, while the leeward side is lush with foliage. Additionally, the top of the tree canopy struggles to grow, appearing as if it has been pruned with large scissors, hence the name wind-cut trees.
