Candleholder Islets Introduction
The Candle Holder Islets, known for their beauty as one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Jinshan," rise approximately 60 meters high. Originally, they were the endpoint of Huanggong Peninsula, but due to the uplift of the land and continuous erosion by seawater, they became separated from the peninsula. Over a long time, the raised rocks were eroded by waves, and the sea caves below gradually formed into a cape, creating a sea arch similar to Shimen. Later, the top of the sea arch collapsed, resulting in exposed reefs, which are the sea pillar formations. The stone pillars are interconnected, and the water surface divides into two islets, resembling a pair of candle holders, hence the name "Candle Holder Islets." Behind the Candle Holder Islets lies a poignant love story legend: it is said that there was a woman whose husband went missing after leaving home to sail. She firmly believed that he would return one day and waited by the shore every day. However, she did not see her husband return, and eventually, she turned into a stone to continue waiting. When her husband returned home, he found that his wife had become a stone and wept by the giant rock, eventually turning into a stone himself to accompany her. Additionally, the Zhongzheng Pavilion at the end of the Shitoushan Park trail is the best spot to photograph the Candle Holder Islets and enjoy the sea view. Whether viewed from afar or from above, the expansive scenery showcases the rich topographical landscape of the Jinshan coastline, offering breathtaking beauty.
