Black Devil Cave — Attraction in Xiaoliuqiu

I was initially excited to see the gorgeous coral reefs and sea turtles of Samaji, or Tugin, the Indigenous name of "Xiao Liu Qiu". When I found out about the barbaric colonial history here, I could not give money to an industry built on the genocide and enslavement of Siraya Indigenous peoples.

In 1636, Dutch and Han Chinese/Taiwanese occupiers corralled at least 600+ men, women and children into this cave, trapped them here, and set fire to sulphur to emit a poisonous gas into the cave for eight straight days, mass murdering hundreds.

The remaining survivors were enslaved, men trafficked and forced into slavery in Taiwan and Indonesia, and women and children were forced to become wives or domestic servants in Taiwan.

The first Han Chinese/Fujianese/Taiwanese settler supposedly "discovered" the island the same year of the massacre, and continued the colonization, attacking and enslaving the Siraya inhabitants until 1645, where it is believed the last inhabitants were massacred (however I wish to read more on the Indigenous perspective and resistance to occupation).

It is disgusting that to add insult to the injury, this cave is profited off for tourism and called the "Black Devil Cave", and has a historically incorrect placard in what feels like a mockingly stylized gravestone plaque. This is outright racist and just inhuman. And meanwhile the cave where 1 Chinese girl died is called "Beauty Cave". They seriously need to change the name, pay reparations and respect this site. Give it back to Indigenous Siraya people to decide how to...

Some limestone caves where there was historical mass murder here by the British navy of some escaped Dutch slaves.

Has some seaside cliff views of the ocean and big waves crashing into the cliffs. Pretty nice.

The ticket covers this cave entrance fee as well 2 others on the island.

There are public restrooms here as well some snack shops.

There two cave paths. One that forks to the right is pretty tight and narrow (and dark). Taller people might have some difficulty with. The left forked path leads to the seaside view. Gotta watch your head because the ceiling clearance is unexpected...

This was a highlight of our day trip to this island. I had no idea what to expect. It was a warm day for us. At the entrance to the cave, we saw a shave ice vendor and enjoyed a lovely treat in the shade with a wonderful view of the ocean. Going into the cave..expect steep steps. Pathways are well maintained and and the trail is a series of uphill and downhill steps. There are about 4 viewing platforms...fabulous view of black coral and ocean. This was an unexpected delight! Thankfully, cold drinks and popsicles were available as...