Guishan Island

　　    Also known as Guishan Islet, Guishan Island is a volcanic island isolated in the sea, named for its resemblance to a floating turtle. Geographically, Guishan Island can be divided into three parts: the turtle’s head, turtle’s shell, and turtle’s tail.

　　    The unique geology of Guishan Island also creates many spectacular sights, such as the Sunrise at Guishan, Guishan Huan Smoke, the Spectacular Stalactites of Eyeglass Cave, the Oddities of Turtle Eggs, the Cliffs of Turtle Rock, the Divine Turtle Wearing a Hat, and the Spirit Turtle Wagging Its Tail—collectively known as the Eight Wonders.

　　    The most captivating charm of Guishan Island lies in how its scenery changes from different viewpoints, weather conditions, and tides. When the weather shifts, the sky above the island becomes shrouded in a misty veil, making it look as though the turtle is wearing a hat.

　　    This is the so-called saying “When the turtle wears a hat, there will be great floods.”

　　    There’s also the turtle’s tail, formed by the back-and-forth flow of stones carried by currents from the north and south. As winter and summer monsoons alternate, the gravel at the end moves north and south with the changing tides—commonly referred to as the “Spirit Turtle Wagging Its Tail.”

　　    Guishan Island has an underwater world where thousands of crabs survive in the hot sulfuric and highly acidic environment—an uncommon phenomenon.

　　    Another famous scenic spot on Guishan Island is the view from the military camp on the island. The mountain slopes are steep and lush, with clear ridgelines that resemble a beautiful woman lying on her back gazing at the sky. One can clearly make out her form, marveling at nature’s masterful craftsmanship.

　　    There is also a temple on Guishan Island, built in the fourth year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty. Originally named Gonglan Palace, it is now called Pu’tuo Rock. With a long history, it preserves the original features of ancient architecture.