There are always filled with breathtaking sights to see around the
world, no matter is natural attraction or scenic spot. Every country is committed to preserving its valuable
treasure. In my country, Formosa Taiwan, there is one of my favorite sights－Liuqiu. Surrounded by
natural sources and the ocean, Liuqiu is a splendid place for people to take
their leisure time. People can feel the picturesque and grand scenery of it.
Liuqiu is the only one coral island of Taiwan’s offshore islands.
Most of the villagers are engaged in fishing and survive on fishing. The most
interesting is that there are two main occupations of theirs: principals and
captains. Liuqiu is characterized by diverse marine sources and fishing
lifestyles of the local people. There are also odd rocks corroded by the sea
along the coast. It is the gift given by the nature.
Liuqiu is the living witness of the natural history. The first
example of an amazing sight of nature is Vase Rock. It is the most attractive
and renowned spot on Liuqiu, which is formed by the coastal coral reefs. The
coral formation looks like a vase because of its shape. Vase Rock is always
regarded as the first place to visit. Because it is located near the main port
of Liuqiu, it becomes the most popular landmark and is considered a remarkable
guardian of Liuqiu. The second example is Beauty Cave. The primary attractions
of it are limestone walls, corroded cliffs, collapsed coral cliffs, sea
terraces and sea caves. Besides these natural scenery, Beauty Cave has a tragic
story. According to the legend, in Ming Dynasty, there was a charming lady and
her father who was an official traveled by boat on the ocean. Unfortunately,
the boat was hit by the strong winds during the journey and they couldn’t find
each other finally. The beautiful lady floated to the shore of Liuqiu. She
lived on wild fruit and vegetable, and lived the rest of her life on Liuqiu.
And another saying is that in ancient era, people put more emphases on boy and despised
girls. So when a family has two girls, they would abandon the little one to the
cave. The other is Black Dwart Cave, it also has a historical legend. During
the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Cheng Gong withdrew the Dutch and took over Taiwan;
however, some black slaves were abandoned in this dreadful cave. According to
the local legend, there were stone tables, stone chairs, stone bowls in the
cave during the Ching Dynasty.
In addition, Liuqiu is a brilliant place to appreciate the ocean and
the sunset. There are two of my favorite sights. One is Sea View Pavilion,
which is located between Beauty Cave and the shore. People can view the coastal
cliffs and net-cage fish farming. To my surprise, when I visited Liuqiu one
week ago, I saw green sea turtles from this place. It is a spectacular spot
which is worthy of notice. The other is Sunset Gallery, which is situated in
the southwestern part of Liuqiu. What’s more, it faces Taiwan Strait. Not only
is Sunset Gallery the best place for people to watch an astonishing sunset, but
also a fantastic place for tourists to feel the sea breeze and appreciate the
stunning sea view during their journey.
Culture is also an important element of Liuqiu. When it comes to
Liuqiu, there is always popping up Ying Wang Ceremony in everyone’s mind. This
ceremony is different from Donggang’s. The most famous procedure during this
ceremony is Goddess Patrol and Pilgrimage through the boat around Liuqiu to
make sure every corner on Liuqiu clean. This event is held every three year, and
it lasts for seven days each time. The local people are devout, they believe
this can bring good fortune and abundant fishing harvest.
There are various sights existing in every country, and it is our
duty to explore its charming beauty, no matter is from natural or cultural
aspect. In fact, we can learn something from it and experience the harmony and
peace of the nature. I had visited Liuqiu three times, and I am convinced and
believe that Liuqiu has some of the perfect sights that I will not forget.
