Candlestick Islets Introduction
Candleholder Islets, renowned for the "Eight Scenic Spots of Jinshan," rise about 60 meters high. Originally, they were the end of Hualien Harbor Peninsula, but due to the land uplift and intense erosion by seawater in earlier years, they became separated from the peninsula. After a long period of erosion by waves, the sea caves formed below gradually penetrated to create a sea cape, resembling a stone arch, similar to Shimen. Eventually, the top of the arch collapsed, forming a visible reef, which is the sea pillar geological formation. The stone pillar bases are connected, splitting the water surface into two islets, resembling a pair of candleholders; hence, they are called "Candleholder Islets." Behind Candleholder Islets lies a poignant love story: it is said that once a woman lost her husband at sea and believed he would return one day, so she waited by the shore every day. However, when her husband returned, he found she had turned into a stone, continuing to wait in tears beside the giant stone, eventually turning into a stone himself to be with her. Additionally, the Zhongzheng Pavilion at the end of Shitoushan Park Trail is the best spot to shoot Candleholder Islets and enjoy the ocean views. Whether gazing from afar or overlooking, the vast scenery reveals the rich topographical beauty of Jinshan's coastline, breathtakingly beautiful.
