[3] According to tradition, the Dutch built a fortress on the island which sank into the sea.

[10]: 42 A World War II-era Japanese bomb shelter built on the island survives and is accessible to the public free of charge.

[5] In January 2019, there were noted complaints about collapsing roads and slow repair times around the western mountain area of the island.

[15] The population of Hujing (Huching) village, noted for its seafood restaurants, is concentrated on the southwest end of the island.

[5] The island's geology is noted for black volcanic rock formations.