Hualien The Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker Park

    Train Station (Latitude 23 degrees 27 minutes 4 seconds and 51) by the Japanese in 1933. In 1981, it was moved to Wuhe Terrace when the East rail line tracks were being widened. The reconstructed Tropic of Cancer Marker has become a popular scenic spot.When you visit, try to step on both sides of the Tropic of Cancer indicators at the same time and feel the two different monsoon climates. (Tropical monsoon climate in the south and subtropical in the north).Every summer, on June 22 (the summer solstice), the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer and creates the "shadowless" effect. It only happens once a year; don’t miss the unique astronomical phenomenon!

    The Tropic of Cancer Marker, the circle marking the latitude 23.5 degrees north, is the Northern Hemisphere's furthest location from the Equator that can experience the sun being directly overhead. Every summer, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer Marker. This "shadowless" effect that takes place at noon is the Tropic of Cancer Marker
's unique astronomical phenomenon.


    The Tropic of Cancer crosses through Taiwan, and Jiayi County's Shuishang Township, Hualien County's Ruisui Township and Hualien County's Fengbin Township all have Tropic of Cancer Markers. Ruisui Township's Tropic of Cancer Marker was placed in 1933. At that time, it was placed west of Ruisui Railway Station. In 1981, due to widening work done by the Eastern Line Railway, the marker was moved to the Wuhe Terrace, and placed on Provincial Highway No.9. However, the true location of the Tropic of Cancer Marker on Provincial Highway No.9 is actually about two kilometers south of the Tropic of Cancer Marker.


    There is a white sundial shaped marker in the Tropic of Cancer Marker. In four different areas of the park, there are statues of four different animals that according to Chinese tradition represent the study of astronomical phenomena: The "Four Phenomena" are the Green Dragon of the East, the White Tiger of the West, the Red Phoenix of the South, and the Black Tortoise of the North. Each of these four phenomena are seven-star constellations, representing the changes of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Also in the park are many signs explaining astronomical phenomena, climate, solar terms, earth sciences, etc. Consequently, the Tropic of Cancer Marker is a recreational stronghold that abounds in educational value.

    The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees north latitude. The Tropic of Cancer Landmark is at the 69 kilometer marker on Highway 11. Every year at noon during the summer solstice, the sun shines right into the slits on the Tropic of Cancer. At this time, tourists can experience the phenomenon of shadowlessness under the sun.


    The Tropic of Cancer, the circle marking the latitude 23.5 degrees north, is the Northern Hemisphere's furthest location from the Equator that can experience the sun being directly overhead. Every summer, on June 22, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. This "shadowless" effect that takes place at noon is the Tropic of Cancer's unique astronomical phenomenon.


    The Tropic of Cancer crosses through Taiwan, and Jiayi County's Shuishang Township, Hualien County's Ruisui Township and Hualien County's Fengbin Township all have Tropic of Cancer Markers. Ruisui Township's Tropic of Cancer Marker was placed in 1933. At that time, it was placed west of Ruisui Railway Station. In 1981, due to widening work done by the Eastern Line Railway, the marker was moved to the Wuhe Terrace, and placed on Provincial Highway No.9. However, the true location of the Tropic of Cancer on Provincial Highway No.9 is actually about two kilometers south of the Tropic of Cancer Marker.


    There is a white sundial shaped marker in the Tropic of Cancer Marker Park. In four different areas of the park, there are statues of four different animals that according to Chinese tradition represent the study of astronomical phenomena: The "Four Phenomena" are the Green Dragon of the East, the White Tiger of the West, the Red Phoenix of the South, and the Black Tortoise of the North. Each of these four phenomena are seven-star constellations, representing the changes of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Also in the park are many signs explaining astronomical phenomena, climate, solar terms, earth sciences, etc. Consequently, the Tropic of Cancer Marker Park is a recreational stronghold that abounds in educational value.

Taoyuan Dongyanshan Forest Recreation Areas

Introduction

    Situated in Xiayun Village of Fuxin Township in Taoyuan County, Dongyanshan (Eastern Eye Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area spans 916 acres and ranges from 650 to 1212 meters above sea level. From its location behind a hill, it halts the advancement of the northeast monsoon. As a result, the climate is warm and comfortable. Since transportation is convenient, the area is perfect for day-trips.


    This area is situated on the foot of the western Snow Mountain range and is part of the Dahan River catchment area. From the peak of Dongyan Mountain, visitors can see the endless ridgeline, Taoyuan, Sanxia, Danshui Rivers and Chixin Mountain; the beauty of the region is indescribable. The most valuable segment in this area is the outcrop along the hiking trail, which has numerous fossils of shells, sea urchins, and foraminifers dating to ancient times when Taiwan was submerged in sea. Among all these fossils, the trace fossils are the most remarkable, because they formed 30,000,000 years ago when crustaceans dug out crevices in the rocks for shelter.This spectacular terrain makes for a wonderful outdoor geological classroom for visitors because its soil has undergone erosion from wind and water passage, sediment transport, sediment deposition, ripple drift, stratification, planar fracture, weathering, and soil drift. Thus, this area has significant research and educational value in the geological sciences.

Forest Trails

    There are three major trails from Forest Road that allow visitors to get upclose and personal with the forests of Dongyanshan: a scenic trail, a self-guided trail, and a wood-planked trail. The self-guided trail leads up to the highest point in Dongyanshan, where visitors can get an unobstructed view to the north. On clear days, the Cising Mountains in the distant Yangmingshan National Park are also visible.

Fossil Area

    Just off Dongyanshan Forest Road are several large boulders with fossil traces of organisms that lived on the sandstone seabed millions of years ago. The fossils serve as an invaluable record for researchers of geological change in Taiwan and provide another dimension of interest for visitors to the recreation area.

Cinzih Peaks

    Populated with aged, toppled trees and dense growths of fern, this forest park is steeped in an air of secluded tranquility that becomes even more entrancing when the mists settle in among the boughs. The forest is made up of old-growth Red Cypress and Taiwanese Yellow Cypress, some sprouting from the giant trunks of older trees. It takes about 30 minutes to walk the trail, which brings visitors through a densely forested environment with air rich in phytocide. Other scenic surprises await those who continue on up the Hemlock Forest Trail.

Forestry Monument

    Located at the end of Dongyanshan Forest Road, this stone monument provides an account of the afforestation work carried out by the Dasi Substation of the Hsinchu Forestry Administration at Dongyanshan in 1955. The seedlings planted those many decades ago have now grown into tall trees.

Hualien Jiuqudong (Tunnel of Nine Turns) Trail

Trail Introduction

    Jiuqudong  trail was originally a crossroads in the middle of the road, in order to express the cross-road traffic and allow visitors to enjoy the canyon landscape, to maintain the safety of tourists, Taroko National Park Management Office to draw the car split plan. In the 85th year, the tunnel of Jiuquong was opened, and the vehicle was tunneling. The original cross section was changed to pedestrian walkway, so that visitors could enjoy the scenery of Tarou Valley in the absence of vehicle interference.


    Jiuqudong tunnel is 700 meters long and is the longest tunnel in the middle road. Full length of two kilometers of Jiuqudong trail, is the most elite section of the Rukou Gorge, trails leaning against the mountains and deep gully, down overlooking the rapid turbulence of the fog, the two sides of the mountain wall tightly, gods and steep terrain People praise the deterrence.
In addition to the canyon, the marble wall of the fault, joints, folds and other terrain, as well as in the cliffs on the Jedi Fengsheng landsaceous plants, are worth observing the focus. Jiuqu hole trail wide and gentle is a popular tour of the trail, and outdoor geological classrooms.


    This is the most magnificent part of Taroko Gorge, where the sheer cliffs face each other. During the exploration stage, it is the especially difficult and dangerous part to explore. When the wind comes from the broad river valley to the narrow valley it is forced upwards when it hits the cliff face.


    The Jiuqudong tunnel was constructed 1996, so that the visitors can view the rock folds, joints and faults of the marble cliffs. The two cliffs are so close to each other, and it looks like they are joining to each other if seen from afar. This section has the reputation of "Nine Turns of the Coiled Dragon". The distance between the cliffs is only around 10-meters wide. In the small gap in the rocks, the narrow Kelan River's rush by, forming a "Fish leaping across the dragon gate" scenery. Have you seen a fish swimming upstream? The trail is a must-see point and one should stop by and enjoy the spectacular scenery that has been formed by tens of thousands of years of river erosion. The number nine in Chinese implying "many" is heavily used in Chinese expression.

Historical humanities

    Jiuqudong  trail was originally a crossroads in the middle of the road, in order to ease the cross-road traffic and allow visitors to enjoy the canyon landscape, to maintain the safety of tourists, Taroko National Park Management Office to draw the car split plan. In the 85th year, the tunnel of Jiuquong was opened, and the vehicle was tunneling. The original cross section was changed to pedestrian walkway, so that visitors could enjoy the scenery of Tarou Valley in the absence of vehicle interference. Along the park and the mountain wall, still retains the year when the road crossed the drill when the diamond left the chisel marks. In addition, the early Japanese for the exploitation of Li fog Creek sand dug "gold mining road", hanging in the trail outside the narrow wall of the track is still clearly visible. Jiuqudong trail wide and gentle, is a popular tour trail, and outdoor geological classrooms.

Geological profile

    There are a number of rock fractures extending above the mountain wall near the west exit of the trail, which is a fault, and the fault is a terrain in which the crustal movement squeezes the rock fracture. Due to the severe orogeny, the fault can be easily found in the Taroko National Park.


    Tai Luge along the rock stands, each encounter typhoon, heavy rain, after the earthquake, often the size of falling stone, so now the National Park in the tourist center, the management station are lending helmets, visitors are welcome to use; and Jiuqudong trail is In the cross-road one of the most frequent sections of the road, so especially at both ends of the entrance to provide visitors with a free helmet, in order to travel safety, please be sure to use a helmet.

The first stop eastbound

    The entrance to the eastern end of the Nine Tsim Sha Tsui trail is located on the outside of the tunnel. Visitors can walk through the tunnel and pass through the tunnel to the tourists in the west exit of the tunnel or park the vehicle in the east side of the parking lot. The following itinerary.

The second leg of nine Beaulieu

    On the mountain wall of Jiuquong Trail, there are four lines of "nine Beaulieu" written by Mr. Liang Hanchao, which is located at the entrance of the two tunnels. , The east is close to the narrowest line of the canyon, the first line of the day the width of the valley is only about ten meters, the two sides of the rock close to the wall, almost people have reached the corner of the illusion, but also because of this terrain, This can also clearly feel the phenomenon of rising air.
In addition to the "King Beaulieu" wall engraved on the road, there is also the general title of "the heart of the river", such as the river of the song, such as the river song, people will win the day, open the bureau. Smoke "four words. In addition to the nine holes, the other locations in the cross also have many wall inscriptions, but also too Lu Ke Valley of another humanities.

The third station Lei Yue Longmen (Colan Creek)

    There was a creek on the other side of the tunnel, and the steep river was piercing the marble wall and jumped over the mountain wall, and the marble wall was cut out by a curved and narrow canyon. From the appearance, There is a huge marble standing on the side, like the rapids over the carp, so some people here will be named "Lei Yue Longmen".


    In fact, this brook is "Kelan Creek", Colan Creek cut through the marble wall, seems to have become a small Taroko Canyon, from here you can see the formation of the process of the formation of the Ruko Valley, if the stream for many years After a long time, will form another marble canyon.

The fourth stop westbound

    Trail west exit is located at the west end of Nine-dong tunnel, and its function is the same as the eastbound trail. It is the starting point of car and car, and can be abandoned here and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the canyon. From here to start the trail, all the way down the slope, will be more than from the East exit easier.

Taoyuan Xiao Wulai Skywalk

Brief introduction of the special area of ​​the Xiao Wulai scenic spot

    Xiao Wulai scenic area is located in Taoyuan City Fuxing District, covers an area of ​​about 195 hectares, with Xiao Wulai Falls, wind stone, dragon and phoenix waterfall is the most famous, which small Wu Lai waterfall for the collection of many waterfalls, Feiquan from the cliff Pentium-like pouring; the strange view of the wind stone is well known. Little Wulai Scenic Area is located in the North cross the road, the entrance near the bridge in the revival, is a suitable for easy to visit the scenic area.

Xiao Wulai Scenic Area - Fuxing Bridge and Luodo Bridge

    The main road between Luofu and Renaissance, which is about 20 km from Daxi to Lovers, is the famous "Fuxing Bridge" and "Luoqiao Bridge". The two bridges are in addition to the traffic to the north Outside the road, but also North Taiwan is quite famous high-altitude bounce spots, because it is one of the local attractions, so that the bridge next to the revival of the bridge, the restaurant everywhere, but also bring a lot of viewing crowd. Which was formerly known as the "bridge" bridge of the revival of the bridge, completed in the Republic of China 55 years, in the Atayal language "pull number" has a meaning across the old bridge for the traditional, only for pedestrians can not drive vehicles, at the time caused mountain Residents of the inconvenience, then after the construction and widening, renamed the "rehabilitation bridge", the bridge is lavender, 153.8 meters long, 4 meters wide and Taiwan became the longest suspension bridge, although now has been successful Retreat planning for the pedestrian area, but the completion of the opening ceremony until now the public is still amazing. And in the Republic of China 83 years next to the construction of the red "Luo Luqiao" 230 meters long, 10.8 meters wide, in addition to becoming the largest diagonal steel arch bridge in Southeast Asia, but also to replace the function of the bridge, to ease the North cross the road frequent traffic flow The main bridge, only 100 meters away from the two bridges, has also become a small Wu Lai scenic area to attract visitors to watch the most attractions.

Xiao Wulai Scenic Area - Xiao Wulai waterfalls

    Xiao Wulai Waterfall is located in the Xiao Wulai scenic area is one of the Wu Nei River waterfall group, stirring the water and moving, to the roadside built four-story waterfall for the best point of view, before the parking lot, waterfall source and Pneumatic stone can be reached camping barbecue area (picnic area) and dragon and phoenix waterfall. Longfeng waterfall is located in the mountains of the forest, the need to be Xiao Wulai waterfall before the fork in the road, about 10 minutes. Waterfall is divided into two sections, like white silk winding pouring, beauty stretches, due to uncontaminated, clear streams, flowers and green plexus is also a tour of the birds of the wilderness.

Xiao Wulai Scenic Area - Windstone

    Standing in a small area of ​​the Xiao Wulai scenic winds, 5 meters high, weighing about 60 metric tons to the bottom of only 0.5 square meters of area stands on the banks of the river bank, because most of the vacant and inclined in the river bed , As if to look like to tilt, but also like the wind will shake the feeling, hence the name "wind stone", in terrain is called "balance stone" and "ghost stone" title, this wonders do not know standing Where hundreds or even thousands of years, and even experienced several times the storm and the 921 earthquake was unmoved, really amazingly amazed. After the July 13, 2013 by Suitai typhoon attack, has rolled down the river bed.

Xiao Wulai Scenic Area - Xiao Wulai Sky Trail

    The small walkway from the Taoyuan city government and at the end of 2010 to spend eight million dollars to build a transparent walkway designed for the American Grand Canyon Sky Trail, the sky trail is 2 meters wide and 16 meters long, Height of only 70 meters, the bottom by the strengthening of glass construction, such as from the waterfall on the suspension, standing on the transparent trail overlooking the bottom of the valley although the United States can not be compared with the Grand Canyon, but also can feel the visual stimulation and Sensual shock.


    Come to Taoyuan to challenge the limitation of your sense at the first skywalk in Taiwan!
Xiao Wulai Skywalk is located in Taoyuan Fuhsing Township, rose beside the Wind-Rolling Stone and suspended above the Xiao Wulai Waterfall. To fulfill tourists’ dream of walking in the air, Taoyuan City government spent NTD 8 million on it. The shape of skywalk was in a concise design with geometrical pattern, and tempered glass construction in the bottom. The walkway extended in the sky for 11 meters. Standing on the glass platform, 70 meters high above the bottom of waterfall, tourists can admire the beautiful valley and spectacular waterfall scenery with only NTD50. You are welcomed to come and sense the whole new sight with courageous challenge of 70 meters high.

New North City Shimen (Stone) Arch

About Shimen Arch

    Shimen Arch is located in the northernmost town of Taiwan's Shimen District, originally due to the seabed due to changes in the crust and exposed to the water about 10 meters high, due to tidal erosion and the formation of large holes, generally known as sea arch or sea cave, according to Taiwan due to Shihmen The peculiar terrain of the arches, let the Japanese leave the inscription and name it "Shimenzhuang" until the name of "Shimen" is so far.


    Shimen Arch Scenic Area of ​​the main landscape for the sea cave, also known as the sea erosion arches, Shimen sea cave high about ten meters, is the long-term seawater and weathering erosion caused by the cave, after the crustal rise of the sea cave did not continue to seawater erosion Left behind. There is a ladder trail on the Shimen Arch, the public can walk to the top to watch the sea view, the coast also has reefs, beaches and arch bridge, where can play sand play water. Shimen Township to actively build the north coast of the blue road, in the Shek Mun tunnel next to a yacht pier, attracting more people to come to tour.


    Is one of the famous scenic spots along the northern coast of Taiwan. In the Shimen Arch scenic seaside was originally because the crust changes from the sea exposed a huge stone, but for many years by the erosion of the waves and cut into a big hole, from a distant view like a large arch of the city, so called "Shimen" And the hole on the title of "fine faith according to the sea," the four characters, in the top of the stone gate also has a platform that allows visitors to look beyond the boundless blue sea, not only makes people feel relaxed and happy, more worried as if at this moment disappeared, especially if In the early hours of the morning, the sun rises slowly from the distant sea, so the earth will light up at once; or in the evening, come here to enjoy the bright red, instantly changing thousands of sunset, in the vast sea bounds , with each other became a perfect performance, and therefore came to North Coast travelers who can will leave a deep impression on the stone doorway of it; and in the rocks of the waterfront we can experience the fun of catch shrimp pickers to see with sea view, teasing the cool water, it is really reproduce innocence; there is a stone doorway next to the marina, this is the recent increase in building new government Oh, let stone Cave recreation areas rich gift, coupled with the action on the cafe next to the blue highway, marine tourism ..., wow, are so foreign visitors can not help but to come back and enjoy the joy of play. In fact, adjacent to the Shimen Arch Scenic Area of ​​the recreation point there are white sand Bay Youth Activity Center, Baishawan Beach, Lao Mei Park, rich lighthouse, eighteen princes, Jinbaoshan Qianfo Grottoes, leaping stone coast, are living in Taipei urban people are popular tourist spots refreshing summer.


    Cut by sea waves for years and years long ago, this stone arch is among the natural wonders on the north coast, standing right by the highway. Because it looks like a gate,it is no wonder that the place was named “Shimen Stone Arch” long ago by the earliest settlers. You might like to follow the steps and get up to the top of the arch to enjoy the beautiful view of the coast.

Shimen Arch - coastal scenery

    Shimen on the trail and the viewing platform, can be seen on the cave above the view of the sea scenery, and with the tide time can be in the rock area, intertidal zone to watch marine life, fishing or diving, every year from April to May more than Shimen above Full of Taiwan native wild lily and stone dishes, combined with the surrounding Shimen area along the scenic spots such as Baishawan beach, rich lighthouse, the old plum park, jump stone coast ... and so on, is the Taipei metropolitan area spring and summer good place.

Nantou Bamboo Sky Ladder

Brief Introduction of Zhushan Ladder Suspension Bridge (Sky Ladder)

    Ladder suspension bridge (Sky Ladder) is located in Nantou County Zhushan town big saddle, is to go to the Taiji Gorge Scenic Area must pass through, Taiwanese idiom "Kanban to the navel, Erkan to head eyebrows," the language of the road is difficult Line; Zhushan ladder suspension bridge length of 136 meters, the height difference between the two ends of 20 meters, the world's second oblique ladder suspension bridge (Sky Ladder); due to the depth of tens of thousands of Tai Chi Canyon, for cross-strait traffic, Nantou County Government The Japanese bridge technician to build the first Taiwan to see the special suspension bridge, the bridge across the ladder Ridge River, but also wait and see the best location of the Tigers Canyon; due to Zhu Shan ladder bridge (Sky Ladder) near the large saddle ridge and ladder Ridge, Named "ladder suspension bridge", also known as "Sky Ladder".


    The Sky Ladder (ladder suspension bridge) is situated in Da’an Village, Zhushan Township of Nantou County; it is en route to the Tahchi Valley Scenic Area. Taiji Valley is nearly 100m deep; for the sake of transportation between the 2 sides, Nantou County Government decided to construct the ladder suspension bridge. Based on Japanese engineering technology, the ladder suspension bridge was the first of its kind in Taiwan and the second in the world. The structure bridges the Tiziling River, with a total length of 136m and 208 steps; the height difference between the 2 sides is a staggering 20m! Underneath the bridge is the famous Taiji Valley; a mountain catastrophe 2 decades ago sealed off the bridge until recently. By standing on the bridge, one will be surrounded by steep cliffs and rampant waterfalls, no wonder it has the nickname “Taroko of west Taiwan”.

Introduction to Tigers Canyon

    Zhushan ladder bridge under the bridge is the "Tai Chi Canyon", the 75 years of a landslide disaster so that it dusty so far, and finally in the ladder hanging bridge officially opened in the public tour; Tai Chi Canyon formerly known as "stone Hang Gorge", is originated in the fir forest near And the formation of the fissures of the Taiji Gorge, the unique terrain formed by the erosion of the river, this terrain is rare in Taiwan, the stream to the vertical rock It is spectacular to cut into a nearly 400-meter-wide canyon, like a beautiful picture, and has a reputation as a "western Taroko".

Come to Taiji Canyon, Zhu Shan ladder bridge (ladder)

    Tai Chi Canyon in the waterfall group is divided into Shanghang, Hangzhou, Hangzhou and Hangzhou and other four, the scenery is very beautiful, have their own characteristics; Tai Chi Canyon in addition to strange rock cliffs, water gurgling, with cross-strait Mengzong bamboo forest Summer is green, the breeze slowly, autumn is a yellow, poetic; the other because the Tai Chi Canyon is located in the large saddle is the famous mountain tea producing areas, if the people in winter and spring came to Taiji Gorge and Zhushan ladder Hanging bridge (Sky Ladder) travel, not only can enjoy bamboo shoots feast, you can also drink high quality, pure tea Oh!

Zhushan lying to go

    Zhushan has many rich tourist resources, come to Zhushan will feel a worthwhile trip! In addition to Taiji Canyon, Zhushan ladder hanging bridge (Sky Ladder), the same is located in Nantou County Zhushan town of fir forest Creek recreation area, Rui bamboo bamboo specimen garden, green bamboo bamboo culture park, according to mirror Taiwan, Shadong Gong National Earthquake Park, Zhushan Xiulin tribe And so on are able to provide you with reference to the good place; another Zhushan specialty in addition to bamboo shoots, other names are also worth the people to taste, sweet potato bag -QQ sweet potato skin plus bamboo bamboo bamboo shoots, red onion, mushrooms, shrimp , Lean meat and other exquisite ingredients is a wonderful taste; tomato - Zhushan town of good mountain good water gave birth to the juicy juicy tomatoes, take the ancient taste of ginger soy sauce, but also let you memorable taste!

Pingtung Yuwongdao Lighthouse

About Yuwongdao  Park

     Yuwongdao park is located in the southernmost tip of Taiwan, to lighthouse famous at home and abroad, the Japanese occupation period was selected as one of Taiwan's eight. In the year 71, the coral reefs were built into parks in the lighthouse, and the second park was opened in 82nd Korea. The coral reefs were exposed to rugged rocks. Trail criss-crossing, can lead to the hero stone, Canghai Pavilion, another village, Glen, coastal plank road and other landscape area.

Yuwongdao  Park - Yuwongdao  Lighthouse

    Emerald lantern lighthouse is a sign of the goose lute park, the tower is all white, cylindrical, 21.4 meters high, 110 meters circumference, the appearance of the artillery for the building, and the tower as a tower base, There are gun eyes, surrounded by more trenches, the world's only armed lighthouse. White round tower is divided into five layers, the first layer of kerosene, the second floor of the Green cannon, three for the foreigners rest, four layers are set up banyan artillery, the fifth layer is the light source; but in the second At the end of the war was blown up, and after the restoration and renovation of the new large-scale four-class rotating lens lights, is the strongest lighthouse in Taiwan, and enjoy the "East Asia Light" reputation.

Yuwongdao  park - animal and plant resources

    Goose lily nose park is rich in animals and plants, plants about 240 species such as ivory tree, hibiscus, sea lemon, forest cast and other tropical coastal tree species, as well as the vine shrub, rattan like pig flail, Eurya rattan, Climbing and other types. But also to see the Aconitum, tree magpie and that beautiful yellow Sang butterfly, black spots white butterfly flying in the wind. In addition, every year in September (before and after the Lunar New Year) have a large number from Siberia, mainland China's red-tailed pilgrimage birds crossing the scene spectacular worth watching.

Yuwongdao  Park - prehistoric sites

    In 71 years as the historical reserve area of ​​Kenting National Park. On the northwest side of the Eidan Lights and some scholars have discovered the prehistoric prehistoric sites of the prehistoric culture five thousand years ago, it is a late Paleolithic culture, using pottery and stone making to make it characterized by the way of life, hunting and Collection based. Followed by 90 years in the Republic of China excavated to three thousand eight hundred years ago, sarcophagus, pottery, rice India marks, but also proved that Taiwan has long ago that there is evidence of planting rice.


    Yuwongdao Lighthouse, also known as Xiyu Lighthouse, is located in Wai’an Village on Xiyu Island. Built in 1778, it was the first lighthouse in the Taiwan area and is today listed as a historic site. Wai’an Village was long a prominent landmark for ships sailing between Taiwan and Xiamen on the coast of mainland China. With the nearby seas being typically rough and treacherous, the lighthouse has served as a guardian angel for seafarers for more than two centuries.

    Yuwongdao lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse in Taiwan, is also the lightest distance from the lighthouse, the surrounding is the goose lily nose park, during the day to go to the goose luan nose park, the evening can also look at the lighthouse. In fact, before the students or the time, the most like the night to go to the goose Luan nose park night, and neither the strong sun, but also can watch the evening lighthouse beam style, moonlight trail is particularly beautiful, more important is ..... Do not accept tickets!

    Of course, the day of the goose lan nose park also has its beautiful side, the park has a variety of tropical coastal plants and coral reef terrain, the coastal trail is also good. Just recommend the night swim goose nose, but in the absence of moonlight night, remember to bring a flashlight Oh!

Hualien Lushui Trail

Trail Introduction

    Lushui Trail was part of the Old Cross-Hehuan Mountain Road. The Taroko National Park Headquarters & Visitor Center rebuilt it into paths due to the good road condition, beautiful landscape and significant ecological value. The width of the path is about 2 meters which is about the same as during the Japanese Era. (1895-1945) The trail has a gentle slope and is easy to walk. It is a sight-seeing path that is suitable for all ages. There is a 30 meter tunnel along the trail, so please bring a flash light.


    Dense forest, cliff terrain, plants growing on the rock and historical monuments are the characteristics of the Lushui Trail. You can view the historical monuments of Taroko National Park and observe the special botanical ecosystem. Walking on this historic path you follow in the footprints of earlier people.


    Standing on the cliff, you overlook the Liwu River valley and the Lushui terrace. There are plants growing on the rocks that symbolize vitality. Among those plants, the Taroko oak is a rare species in Taiwan.


    Lushui was once the home to the Taroko settlement known as "Tuoyou’en." The geological exhibition hall was once Taroko Scenic Area Administrative Office of Hualien County Government, Taroko National Park Headquarters and Taroko National Park Police Corps Office. Walks on 2 km Lushui Trail generally starts from the Lushui exhibition hall, links to the gravel paths at the end of the trail and finally returns to the Central Cross-Island highway near the campsite.

Historical humanities

   Lushui trail was originally part of Acacia Lingling Road, Acacia more than three years ago, about three hundred years ago, Taroko tribe over the central mountains settled in the fog Creek along the coast, relying on the inter-tribe social interrelated. Japan launched the battle of the Taroko, that is, along the community to attack the Taro clan tribe, Taroko after the battle, the Japanese continue to clean up the road and along the line have set up military police stationed in the Institute, in order to achieve control Tarou area the goal of.In 1927 Tarou Gorge was selected as one of Taiwan's eight scenic spots, in 1932 Hualien Harbor Hall and Taichung City were stationed Acacia road inspection, in February 1935 from Hualien Harbor Hall to Taichung City fog community section finally flow, this route change Called Across the road.Which from the confluence of green water to this trail, by the Taroko National Park Management Office renovation for the green water trail, retaining the trail of most trails.

 

The first station green water geological terrain display hall

    The entrance to the green water trail is located next to the Green Water Geological and Geographic Exhibition Hall and before the Green Water Trail, you can visit the exhibition hall and collect the relevant information.Green water geological terrain display hall, including the formation of Taiwan, plate movement, the formation of the Tarou Gorge, the formation of river terraces, rock folds, faults, joints and other terrain, rock mineral structure.

The second station camphor tree

    Trail on the camphor tree under the often exudes a fragrance, camphor can be extracted camphor, smokeless gunpowder, and even wood can provide a wide range of building materials, from the Qing Dynasty to the Japanese rule, is the object of all cutting. It not only created the early Taiwan's economic development, but also in order to compete for camphor, and caused many of the campaign.

Originally Taiwan's low altitude large tracts of native camphor trees, after a hundred years after the catastrophe, has been running out. Green water trails of camphor trees, should be the Republic of 4, 50 years of afforestation.

The third station is a small bridge

    Not far from the camphor tree, there are two close to the unknown stream, long drought is not rain, the stream often dried up. Small bridge across the brook, only ten meters long, the two sides of the trees are dense quiet. There are three boulders on one end of the bridge, which are carved with metamorphic sandstone, green schist, metamorphic conglomerate, which can be recognized in these three rocks.

The fourth station is a small cave

    The cave is about thirty meters long, and if there is no flashlight, leaning on the mountain wall, about the middle of the cave, the opposite hole can penetrate the light. Small cave is not the original Acacia Lingling Road, but the Taroko National Park Management Office for the convenience of walking walk. Out of the hole, a marble cliff stands, trails and modern cross-road in the cliff on the lower side of the parallel, ancient and modern road in this form a strong contrast.

The fifth station cliffs

    Trail across the cliff, standing on the cliff on the broad field of vision, in the cross-road through the foot, Li fog Creek in this there is a big turn, the formation of meandering terrain, west can not see the green water management Standing to fall on the river terraces; east is the camping camp in the fog River and the middle of the road.Almost all of these plants are affected by the terrain of the terrestrial plants, including Taiwan's Arundo, Tarou oak, car sangzi, million years pine, curl, etc., and even can be seen from the high altitude down to this growth Taiwan thrips, this is because the environment here rock caused high growth in high-altitude plants of the special phenomenon of decline.

The sixth station

    The trail is a stone tablet left by the Japanese occupation of the monument, the inscription on the inscription, the word "hanging spirit" and engraved with four Japanese police name, the age from Taisho five years to Taisho eleven Year, should be commemorated the police who died in the year. The existence of the spirit of the temple, but also to prove that this road is part of the road.

Seventh Station Industrial Road

    The end of the trail received a wide industrial road, go down to the cross in the road. Industrial road for the sunny slope, the growth of plants are mostly hi sun-positive plants, including tree, blood with wild wild, Jiu Xiong, Roche salt wood, mountain jute, small industry mulberry.

Hualien Baiyang Trail

About Baiyang Trail

    From Tianxiang to Wenshan direction continued for about 15 minutes, on the roadside railings with iron railways, since entering the Taipower construction sidewalk that poplar trail entrance, trails length of 2.1 km along the tunnel up to seven, there are second Tai Lu Court Youxia said. Along the way can be seen in the fog River tributary tile Hale Creek, and Li fog Creek upstream tower Kerry Creek, so the two well-known characteristics of "more water" and "multi-tunnel", and the resulting

Baiyang Trail - there is the largest waterfall in Taroko

    Walking in the poplar trail in addition to enjoy the scenery of the valley, but also observe the birds, insects and other ecology. After the sixth tunnel, it can be divided into four sections, such as Baiyun waterfall, which is left under the bailiff. The Taroko National Park Management has a bridge to the lower waterfall and a waterfall viewing platform for tourists to enjoy.

Poplar trail - such as pouring rain curtain hole

    After the seventh tunnel, see the water curtain hole, here for the fog Creek hydropower project in the construction of the tunnel process, accidentally digging underground water veins caused by groundwater rock crevices continue to flow out, and the formation of special landscape.


    Taroko National Park Tianxiang near the poplar trail from the Taipower construction channel evolved, the path is generally flat to go, is a famous tourist attractions. Which is located in the 2.1 km at the Shuilian Dong, spring from the tunnel roof rock aquifer is vent, the formation of a special curtain landscape, attracting many tourists come. Although the tunnel is not allowed to enter the water curtain hole, but because of the rock within the tunnel is still likely to be a strong erosion of spring and loose fall, so enter the Shuilian Dong, please pay more attention to the state of the environment; Only along the edge of the mountain there is a trail, the road is slippery and rocky rocky rugged collision or fall, visitors must enter the cave and other flashlight lighting equipment, in the cave residence or rendezvous should pay special attention to themselves and Others are safe, and do not use a tripod in the tunnel to take pictures, so as not to hinder others.


    In addition, the Office of the Commissioner to remind visitors, previously set from the cave water set in the water area, by the calendar year and the risk of the border slope rockfall, is no longer used; the current water curtains to retain the pool, Cave inside the water into the tower sub-Qili River and as a source of water for the Tianxiang water source, for the maintenance of water safety, visitors do not enter the pool of water, pollution of water.


    The Baiyang Waterfall Trail is characterized by the number of tunnels. Beginning with the entrance tunnel of 380 meters (by the Central Cross-Island Highway 900 meters west of Tianxiang) to the last tunnel before Water Curtain, you will pass through seven tunnels along the 2 kilometer trail ( the 4 km round trip will take about one hour and a half).


    Some of the tunnels are as straight as a pencil and you can see the light at the end. Others however are curved such that you will be enveloped in pitch-black darkness for a short time unless you take along a flashlight, which is advisable. Looking out of the tunnels from within, the lovely green mountain view is like a painting by a master. The trail was originally built by Taiwan Power Company in 1984 during the early stages of their plans (approved for construction in 1979) to develop hydroelectric power in the area, plans that included damming many parts of the gorge. The hydroelectric project for this area was eventually cancelled. Taroko survived and a road left that makes it easier for us to get into this once remote area.


    The ground rock after Water Curtain (Shui-lian-dong) is loose and there is danger of a collapse so as present visitors are only allowed to the entrance of the first Water Curtain. Water curtain is a special scene created by spring water falling from the tunnel roof. Unfortunately, the danger of roof collapse means that the other water curtains are out of bounds.

Yilan Peikuan Resort

    The Peikuan Resort is located in Gengxin Neighborhood (formerly named Gengfang), Toucheng Township, Yilan County. Just 1km from the Coastal Highway, the resort leans against the mountains and faces the seas. Peikuan is spacious and planted with lots of fruit trees. It also boasts seasonal bayside views, clear mountain springs originating from the Snow Mountain, and several other running streams. Moreover, this is a famous butterfly habitat and an ecological pool. Come here to feel refreshed by the nature. Enjoy a happy, unforgettable vacation at the idyllic Peikuan Resort!

    Peikuan leisure farm, located in the town of Yilan County, the new town (formerly known as Fang Fang), close to the coastal road about 1 km, is a mountain of natural ecological farms, large area, fruit trees, with day and night With a unique view of the bay, a number of clear mountains and streams from the snow-capped mountains are flowing all year round, making the North Gate a natural butterfly valley, rich and varied, numerous animals and plants, so that you in nature Under the embrace of the more full of fun, have a happy idyllic holiday.

Life

    Peikuan leisure farm We want to have more people to experience nature treasure together, and there is sightseeing orchard, accommodation area, restaurant, crab cafe, tea area, picnic area and addition, and eco-trail, Trails, tour baskets, spring play pools, event centers, convention centers and other leisure facilities, and through the package itinerary arrangements (there are two-day tour and day trip trip), DIY activities of the design, traditional snacks tasting, so that visitors Can be close to nature in the shortest possible time.

Produce

    There are rich vitality in the farm, there are four seasons change of fruit trees such as papaya, Liu Ding, citrus, kumquat, plums, peaches, etc., there are lovely animal area of ​​the chicken, Koi, mallard, Shrimp and crabs, so that visitors have left a deep impression, but also let the farm immersed in the endless atmosphere.

Ecology

    Peikuan leisure farm because of its unique geographical environment and the importance of the natural ecological environment, with many kinds of birds, plants, butterflies, and fireflies, their natural ecology in accordance with the season in the cycle, so every season there are each Different ecological environment. For example, in the plant there are forest fruit, keels, tung oil, red peanuts, Ryukyu pine, vines, hibiscus, etc .; animal aspects, such as color Ji Ding insects, glass butterfly, big crown vultures, flying rats, White butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, Visitors leave one after another surprise!

Recently the farm has set up the world's first crab museum, the museum collection of nearly 700 kinds of live and specimen crabs, it is another eye-opener, amazed, looking at those colorful armored warriors, lively dancing With a pair of chelops, sometimes forward, sometimes hiding, in addition to let us come into contact with the mysteries of nature, more deeply feel the vitality and joy of another life.

New North City Fugui Cape Lighthouse

    Located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan, at an altitude of 33.2 meters above sea level, it was originally called "Bangbin" or "whip". There was a transliteration of the name known as Aboriginal Pingpo, the meaning of "cape" and the other In the 27 years (1762 BC), the "New and Old Indians" written by the Dutchman france Thai, as "hoek" (promontory), the later transliteration is called "Fuji corner"; Have the meaning of the promontory, after the Japanese rule was renamed the "rich corner"; in the rich corner with the province's largest and most spectacular wind corners, is eight hundred thousand years ago due to the eruption of Datong volcano erupted here The volcanic rocks, the scientific name of "Andesite", then the northeast monsoon prevails, the wind sand abrasive and the formation of wind ridge, rich angle because of this special and precious geological landscape, the forest bureau selected as one of Taiwan's vast landscape The


    In addition to the attractive scenery of the rich, there is a seat with a hundred years of history of the rich lighthouse, and the side of the rich angle park (the original plum Park), the beach pedestrian trail, the old plum stone trough, Coastal and Guanyinshan National Scenic Management Office unified planning to become a "rich corner recreation area", is a northern part of Taiwan for Hupao partner, family tour of the coastal landscape recreation area.


    The lighthouse at Fugui Cape is the first lighthouse built by the Japanese in Taiwan, thanks to the Japanese to build submarine cables and route equipment between Taiwan and Japan. Due to the special geographical environment and climate, autumn and winter fengs often appear fog, so in the tower attached to the "fog", which is the first time in Taiwan route signs.


   The lighthouse at Fugui tower is 14.3 meters high, is the Japanese station for the construction of Japan and Taiwan during the submarine cable and route between the identification, the construction of the first lighthouse, completed in February 1897 AD and the official operation, formerly known as " Fuji corner lighthouse ", later renamed the" rich corner lighthouse "in 1972 and has been used so far, the lighthouse was originally octagonal iron structure, during the Second World War brutal bombing, not only the tower serious corrosion, light Destroyed, until the Republic of 43 years (AD 1954) the Republic of China government will temporarily replace the tower tower steel tower, and in the Republic of 51 years (1962) to concrete construction for the original octagonal tower, and the original convenience vessel Thick fog identified in the black and white parallel stripes once again painted, so that this has a century-old landmark, for many years stands the rich Cape Cape.


    The lighthouse at Fugui Cape was built by the Japanese in 1897, painted black and white to be more visible in fogs. It was also equipped with a fog horn for warnings in thick fogs.


    The lighthouse marks the northernmost point of land of the island of Taiwan, and has been an important landmark. It has been renovated, but its function of guiding ships remains. Standing firmly on the cape, it lights up the northern coast.

Hualien Fuyuan Forest Recreation Areas

    Situated in Fuyuan Village of Rueisuei Township in Hualien County, Fuyuan National Forest Recreation Area ranges from 225 to 750 meters above sea level, spans 191 hectares, and has a mean annual temperature 23 oC. Unique environmental conditions such as dense forests, clear air, and clean streams make this area the best eco-tourist destination in eastern Taiwan.

    Since the geology of this area is formed by Tertiary metamorphic rocks with various shapes and colors, the giant rocks in Fuyuan Creek are very colorful. There are magnificent cliffs upstream that even have a suspension bridge across the creek. Fuyuan Falls let out cool anions from atop the cliffs. A small canyon, with forest to either side, is the most beautiful natural landscape. The slope downstream is less steep. Its water is crystal blue and the rocks nearby are white and gray.

Fuyuan Waterfall

    The Fuyuan River flows from the Danda Mountain along a majestic steep-cliff course carved by years of erosion. The main route to the Fuyuan Waterfall is a narrow 600-meter path through a setting of dense forest and colorful boulders. From the trail, visitors can view the falls descending gracefully from atop a high cliff, recalling a fairytale scene.

Fuyuan Butterflies

    March to August is the butterfly season at Fuyuan, and visitors arriving at this time will discover a forest alive with their colors. There are over 98 species of butterfly here, representing nine families. The Graphium sarpedon connectens is especially abundant in the camphor woods. The Leaf Mimic (Kallima inachus formosana) is another frequently sighted species along the forest trails, though you will need to look carefully to discover its camouflaged form. The protected golden birdwing butterfly is also an eye-catching species at Fuyuan.

Ecological Description

    Among the planted camphor tresses in the flat areas, there are few mosquitoes but numerous butterflies and fireflies. The complex forest includes subtropical, warm temperate and downhill forest characteristics and features as many as 421 varieties of plants in the region. In addition to the multitude of ferns such as the Tree Fern and the Rattan Fern, species such as Subcostata, Shibuya microcarpa, Common Yellow Stem-Fig, Yellow Vine and Sugar Palm can be found along the hiking trails.Visitors will find taking a stroll to the valley ridges to look around at the dangerous mountains and ravines very enjoyable.

    Since the forest provides excellent habitat and food sources, there are numerous butterflies, wild birds, and fireflies. There are 98 varieties of butterflies, of which the majority includes the Common Blue Bottle, Orange Oakleaf, and the valuable Hengchun Birdwing Butterfly. Fuyuan is also considered to be one of Taiwan's top low-elevation birding destinations. Unlike forests in the West, the forest here continuously extends from low to middle to high elevation. As a result, the birds can easily move about in this continuous environment.Each winter, Yellow Tit, Green-backed Tit, Vivid Niltava, White Ear Sibia and Taiwanese Yuhina descend from mid-elevation. At the same time, songbirds from the north such as the Yellow-tail Robin also take part in the feast, joining with the melodious local Laughing Thrush, Yellow Throat, Minivet, Varied Tit, Taiwanese Blue Magpie, Muller's Barbet, Maroon Oriole, Crested Serpent Eagle and a variety of stream birds. Fuyuan is a “bird paradise” in low-elevation Taiwan. Here, the low-flying Crested Serpent Eagle and the endangered Maroon Oriole are among the most remarkable species. Fuyuan is also a great place to enjoy “lights” since thousands of Black-winged Fireflies light up the nights from March to June, with a peak population in April. Many fireflies still show up between October and December. Taking a stroll at night makes for pleasurable times.

    The geology, topography, vegetation, animal resources and landscape of Fuyuan consists of forests, valleys, streams, waterfalls, hot springs, rocks, and numerous wild birds, butterflies, and fireflies. This small, but pretty place is ideal for picnicking, viewing the landscape, bird-watching, butterfly-touring, firefly-touring, mountain hiking, forest bathing, hot springs bathing, and learning about nature. With fewer tourists in eastern Taiwan, the recreational experience has become much more worthwhile. The experience at Fuyuan is particularly valuable.

Hsinchu Baoshan Reservoir

    Baoshan Reservoir is located in Hsinchu County Baoshan Township Lake Village, catchment area of ​​about 3.20 square kilometers. Reservoir in the Republic of China 70 years to build 73 years completed in October, the Republic of China 75 years after the completion of the construction of Baoshan water purification plant officially opened water. From the Caoshan-type Baoshan Reservoir, the total storage capacity is 5,470,000 m ^ 3, the normal water level is 141.60 meters, the dam is a soil levee, the crest is 260 meters long, the crest is 10 meters wide and the dam height is 34.50 Meters, the reservoir water mainly from the top of the river upstream of the Ping River, by the river on the river weir water diversion, the water will be the bamboo into the reservoir. Supply of Hsinchu Science Industrial Park industrial water, Hsinchu, bamboo north, Baoshan, bamboo and other areas of drinking water.


    Baoshan Reservoir adjacent to the Science Park, surrounded by still retain the original style, by the mountain lake village ecological survey that the region rare and rare conservation of wild animals, including large crowned eagle, turtle shell flowers, Kam snake and Taiwan grass lizard and other four categories. Next to the reservoir built around the lake trails about 3.2 km long, through the two beautiful suspension bridge, the end of April each year in early May, the white Tonghua full of reservoirs around, very suitable for this outing picnic.


    Baoshan Reservoir was built in 1981, although the scale is small, but the mountains surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the lake, always in the holiday to attract many visitors to come, in the lake between the trails of the trails, or find a cool where the family picnic , Accompanied by lakes and mountains, breeze blowing slowly, is a very suitable for short-range hiking mountain tourism routes.


    Here the old name "Shahu Li", before the construction of the reservoir, was originally a hilly terraces, farmers use the natural sand here to grow pumpkin life, down the years to ignore the soil and water conservation, so that after the rain, the valley in the creek everywhere Channeling, floating sand swimming, "Shahu Li" in the name of the resulting. Baoshan reservoir construction, the tour sand stream was gone, replaced by the vast soft water lake scenery, fascinating.


    Green water and colorful flowers are always the most beautiful natural scenery. Tonghua during the bloom, the mountains and plains of the vast expanse of flowers along the lake shore bloom, whether in the sunny sunny day, or in the rainy quiet afternoon, Tong Hua here show a variety of charming style; water hazy, Hazy, completely reproduce the romance of literary and artistic novels.

Baoshan Reservoir Lake Road

Baoshan Reservoir Lake Road, a total length of 1468 meters, along the beautiful scenery, of which two suspension bridge on the characteristics of the attractions is beautiful.

Pik Lake Bridge

Traffic between the Bihu suspension bridge, bridge width of 2.5 meters, 88 meters long, completed renovation in 95 years.

Lake Bridge

Across the Baoshan Reservoir Baohu Suspension Bridge, is a pedestrian walk only for the enjoyment of the bridge, in the absence of vehicles in the environment, you can enjoy the quiet beauty of lakes and mountains.

New North City Neidong Forest Recreation Area

    This area is surrounded by waterfalls, streams and forests. Nanshih Creek is deep and wide with clear water and numerous stones on its river bank. There is a pleasant Sand Creek Fall near the entrance of Neidong. Neidong Creek is narrow, and rapidly flowing water cuts the valley into a steep ravine. The result is a three-tier waterfall with an abundance of silk-like water flowing adjacent to the forest. When visitors come to the falls, they hear its roaring and riveting sounds. Especially since the upper waterfall is 13 meters high, its splashes and the cool air feel particularly refreshing. This waterfall contains the highest level of anion at 50,000 or greater anions per cubic centimeter. The waterfall makes visitors feel calm and may also help improve the immune system. Subsequently, sensing the vitality of the forest, many visitors come here for the physical and mental health benefits. This area seems to relieve visitors from all of their worries.

    Situated in southeastern Xinshian Village in Wulai Township of Taipei County, the 1191-hectare Neidong National Forest Recreational Area ranges from 230 to 800 meters above sea level. Due to the Neidong and Nanshih Creeks, which run through the recreational area, and dense forest blocking the cold wind, the incredibly humid climate is mild with a mean annual temperature of 20oC. With abundant anion and phytoncid, Neidong is the best forest bath area in northern Taiwan.

Yilan Dali Tiangong Temple

    The Tiangong Temple of Dali, also known as the Qingyun Temple, is praised by many as the “Grandest Sight of Lanyang” in addition to being a spiritual center for the townspeople. Located beside the Coastal Highway of Yilan, it leans against the lush green Caoling Mountain and faces the vast blue Pacific Ocean. From here, you can see the Turtle Island that seems to frolic in the sea.


    The temple was built in the Qing Dynasty and has been refurbished many times. Its refined architecture resembles rising clouds on the outside and is adorned with magnificent beams and carvings on the inside.


    The Jade Emperor from Fuzhou, China is worshipped in the temple. It receives much incense dedicated by believers every day and remains a religious center in Taiwan until today. Each year, On 9th day of the first month in the lunar calendar, a temple festival is held. Even more believers from around the country swarm in on this day to pay respect to the deity.


    Around the temple entrance, there are stalls selling local specialties, such as young fish soup, white-tipped mackerel scad and gelidium jelly. If you ever come to the Northeast Coast, these snacks are not to be missed.

Taoyuan Baishajia Lighthouse

    This bright light of the Taiwan Strait stands in a serene environment surrounded by a stream, bridge, rice fields, and ponds, there is also a boardwalk and winding walk path. The lighthouse is a perfect backdrop for picture taking. If you rode a bike, you can leave it on the side of the road and enter the area on foot.


    Inside the visitor's area is an information room where a tour guide explains the detailed information on the various equipment found in the lighthouse. In the vicinity of the lighthouse are a circular walk path, park, pavilion, plaza, and children's play area. The walk path follows along the bank of the Guanyin River, apart from the stream and bridges, rice fields and ponds, the famous windmill from the Guanyin coast can also be seen in the distance. The clock tower plaza and the pedestrian arch bridge are wonderful locations for taking wedding photos.

    The Baishajia Lighthouse is situated on the Guanyin coast, and it is the second tallest lighthouse in Taiwan. Before the lighthouse in Taichung Harbor was built, it was also the westernmost lighthouse on the main island of Taiwan. A circular pathway has been built around the lighthouse which can also be used to access the Guanyin beach recreational area. The white structure of the Baishajia Lighthouse is even more dazzling between the blue sky and the ocean. After it officially came into use in 1901, the lighthouse had already become a famous attraction Taiwan during the Japanese occupation era. A century later, in 2001, it was selected by the Council for Cultural Affairs as one of the "One Hundred Historic Sites in Taiwan". The main structure of the lighthouse, its surrounding walls, and the sundial from the Japanese era were chosen the following year as the first county level historical site of Taoyuan. It is currently the most well-preserved lighthouse from the early Japanese colonial period.

Baishajia Lighthouse has a height of around 37 meters, second only to the Eluanbi Lighthouse in Kenting. The most unique feature of this lighthouse is that it is the only lighthouse in Taiwan constructed from bricks and stones, unlike the concrete lighthouses generally found throughout Taiwan. During the late Qing dynasty, lighthouse equipment was usually imported from England or France. The manufacturer would first cast and construct the main structure and lighting components then ship the parts to their destination where everything would be assembled. The Baishajia Lighthouse, which took three years to complete, was not made from soldered iron but instead from what is known in Japanese as "stone bricks". The double-layered stone bricks were unique in being earthquake-resistant; the circular body of the tower was constructed from these bricks and cemented together with the ancient adhesive substance made from glutinous rice, brown sugar, and lime. The upper section of the lighthouse is constructed from large pieces of stone layered together to form a framework to support the upper section, which was constructed from cast iron. Even after the bombardment of shells during both world wars, numerous earthquakes and natural disasters, the lighthouse has never suffered any significant damage.

    Today, the light house continues to stand tall, bringing light to the Taiwan Strait and guarding ships passing by. The lighthouse structure and its interior design have endured the passing of a century. The Japanese era sundial has also been well preserved; it once held the important task of determining when to switch the lights from the lighthouse on and off by establishing the time, bearing, and latitude from the position of its shadow. Also, a clock manufactured by the Shanghai Machinery Bureau, as well as a century-old chinaberry tree which existed since the Japanese colonial era are both still standing tall inside the garden.

Yilan Caoling Historic Trail

“Boldly Quell the Violent Mists” Stone Inscription
    The inscription is located 240 meters above the sea level, halfway to the hilltop. It is believed to be inscribed in the 6th Year of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1867) by Liu Ming-deng, head of the Qing army stationing in Taiwan, who was on an inspection trip to Kamalan in the north. As he passed by this spot, strong mists arose and he could barely see the road ahead. He was reminded that the mists often made travelling businessmen fall into danger. Thus he wrote on the stone, “boldly quell the violent mists,” hoping to repress mountain evils. As an ancient poem explains, “boldly” does this inscription stand beside the Star of Mao, for it aims to “quell” the dragon of mists. “Violent” is the dragon which absorbs all the rain, but the dragon of “mists” shall eventually be swallowed by the tiger of winds. These four meaningful Chinese characters are so powerfully inscribed on the rock that it has been listed as a third-grade national historic site.

Tiger Inscription

    The cursive Tiger Inscription stands imposingly about 4 meters away from the Caoling Mountain Pass, which at 300 meters above the sea level. Above this tiger character, it states, “winter, 6th Year of Emperor Tongzhi.” Below, it says, “Liu Ming-deng, Military Ambassador to Taiwan.” It is said that Liu was stopped by a sandstorm here during his inspection trip to Kamalan. Because it was believed at the time that “all clouds follow the Dragon, all winds follow the Tiger, and all saintly deeds shall be witnessed by all beings of the world,” Liu wrote “tiger” on the stone with a batch of wild silvergrass hoping to repress the mythological Tiger. It is listed as third-grade national historic sites along with the “Boldly Quell the Violent Mists” Stone Inscription. It can be seen from these precious historical objects that the early immigrants had truly paid hard effort to overcome fierce natural conditions for a new life here.

    The Caoling Historic Trail is part of the Danlan Historic Trail between Dansui and Kamalan Prefectures built by early settlers of the Qing Dynasty. Today, it stretches across Caoling between Yuanwangkeng in Gongliao, New Taipei City and Dali in Toucheng, Yilan County. This 8.5km trail is thus called the Caoling Historic Trail.

    Along the trails, plenty of native broad-leafed tree, cultivated coniferous trees, and subtropical “flying spider-monkey tree ferns” can be seen. Walk up the slope and you will see historical Diesima Bridge, Xianji Rock, a stone inscription that states “boldly quell the violent mists” by head of the Qing army in Taiwan, Liu Ming-deng, and the Tiger Inscription. After you have passed all of these spots, the hill-top scenic pavilion should not be far away. There is an antique Earth God and Goddess Temple made of stones near the pavilion and a board that marks the border between New Taipei City and Yilan County. Along the path are three more pavilions, information boards, a service area hosted by the Maintenance and Management Office under the Forestry Bureau, and public toilets. It takes 3 to 4 hours to complete one trip.

New North City Manyueyuan Forest Recreation Area

     Situated in Yomu District of Sanxia Township in Taipei County, the hilly terrain of Manyueyuan (Full Moon) National Forest Recreation Area rises in elevation from northwest to southeast. This 1573-acre area ranges from 300 to 1700 meters above sea level. The winding Rueizai Creek, upstream of the Dabau River, humidifies the area. With a moist climate, summers that are cool and refreshing, and a mean annual temperature of 19.9oC, this area is an ideal place for outdoor activity.

     This area is notable for its sandstone shale, two faults and geologically young rivers. The steep valley creates a tremendous height difference of just 1000 meters less than 6 kilometers vertically. Since the steep landscape forms beautiful waterfalls upstream from the Rueizai Creek, this area is famous for these clusters of small waterfalls. On sunny days, sparkling water splashes and colorful rainbows form at the famous Manyueyuan and Chunu (Virgin) Waterfalls to create an ethereal atmosphere. During the rainy season, the roaring sound of moving water is riveting. Along the creek, each of the trails and the giant rocks beside the creek are all ideal places at which to stop. Like the Neidong area, Manyueyuan is famous for its phytocide- and anion-rich forest baths.

Manyueyuan Waterfall

    Manyueyuan Waterfall is located at the far end of the recreation area. The viewing platform there offers a clear view of the water as it makes its soft 20-meter descent. The view from the top is especially captivating.

Cryptomeria

    It is located on the right side of the middle section of the visitor center trail, full of pavilions and public toilets. It is the best forest bath for enjoying the finest and anions.

Manyueyuan Mountain

    From the visitor center and looked up, you can see the full moon like "Manyueyuan  Mountain", the mountain is the origin of the play area name.

Zheng Bai Shan to Manyueyuan Waterfall trail

    A total length of about 1,210 meters, along the Simian Creek Valley and walk about 30 minutes walk to the east full trail entrance, 50 minutes up to Manyueyuan Waterfall, in the middle can be east to meet the bridge, leading to the virgin waterfall. Along the way there are pavilions, picnic areas, landscape bridges, interpretation cards and other facilities, so you can fully experience the Manyueyuan beauty.

Chunu (Virgin) waterfall

    Chunu Waterfall can be reached by taking the Fitness Trail along the Rueizai River across the Manzu Bridge and continuing about 500 meters upward. During the rainy season, the silk-like water rushes down in a curtain from a height of eight stories. The splash of water stirs up a refreshing mist like a natural spa.

Self-guided Trail

    This 1,210-meter trail follows the Rueizai River through the forest along a relatively even path made of wood planks and stepping stones. The trail links with the Green Maple Corridor and stands of Cryptomeria and broadleaf trees. The birdsongs and forest scents that accompany you on the way add further to the invigorating experience of hiking the trail. There are guideposts at 16 points along the trail describing the forest ecology.

Ecological Description

    This area is densely covered with woods, such as planted Japanese Cedar, Formosan Incense-Cedar, Formosan Michelia, Primary Formosan Red Cypress, Red Bark Oak, Large-Leaf Nanmu and Landscaping Plants such as Cherry Blossoms. In addition, there are common tree ferns, Giant Elephant's Ears, and Formosan Sugar Palm along the trails and epiphyte-like Bird’s Nest Fern everywhere. Together, these plants make up views typical of subtropical creek forests. Gonocormus minutus, a special fern with only one layer of cells and no stoma, can be seen on damp rocks along the creek. The most charming view in Manyueyuan is of the spotted green maple forest. Every year from October until the following January, maple leaves turn from green to gold, then gradually to orange-red, starting at the hilltops. The red-leaf peak during autumn and winter is certainly one of the best views in northern Taiwan. This area is populated with many types of butterflies due to abundant food and nectar resources. There are 123 butterfly species in 9 families including the common jay, common blue bottle, Great Morrnon and Chinese Peacock (Papilio bianor). Besides butterflies, visitors can observe birds and frogs along the creek or on the self-guided trails. Varied Tit (Cyanistes varius) and Swinhoe’s frog are commonly spotted here.

    Manyueyuan is famous for its waterfalls, red maple leaves, and numerous butterflies. Especially with its pure creek, this area is a high quality recreation destination that allows for a variety of activities such as, sightseeing, butterfly-watching, birdwatching, taking in the maples, mountainclimbing, hiking, forest bathing, taking photos, painting, engaging in wilderness fitness activities, and playing eco-games. It is also the starting point of the hike to Bechatian Mountain, which transforms into a breathtaking golden world speckled with Taiwan beech in late autumn. For a trip immersed in both nature and culture, visitors can take a look at the Baroque buildings on the historic Sanxia street, carvings at the Sanxia Temple and watch blue dyeing in the community.

Sandiaojiao Lighthouse

About Sandiaojiao

Sandiaojiao is located in the new North City Gongliao District of Fulong Beach and Yilan head city between the coastal road, is the island's most east coast of Taiwan, the Spanish in 1626, was stunned glamorous named "San Diego", now In the hillside grassland can still find the ruins of the fortification, but also the end of the northern settlement of the coast and the lighthouse (built in the Republic of China 24 years) is famous for the Pacific region is an important indicator of Taiwan's eyes. Three mink angle along the coast has a full boulder, Haitao constantly beat, the formation of special landscape, from the lighthouse can be seen over the coast scenery, is a view of the scenery, the sunrise view of the best angle.

Sandiaojiao Lighthouse

Taiwan's eyes called Sandiaojiao Lighthouse has a white appearance, the sea part of the arc-shaped, with a display hall, surrounded by very elegant scenery, under the lighthouse under the main showroom, display the national lighthouse distribution map, post office release The lighthouse stamps and customs duties of the main business, and display different lighting parts and models. Due to the location of Taiwan's most eastern point, Taiwan's earliest place to see the sun, here to watch the sun is the most spectacular. Is the first to open the public to visit the lighthouse.

Sandiaojiao Lighthouse in the Republic of China twenty-four years after the completion of the construction began to light, light for the third-class kerosene white hot lamp, every twenty-eight seconds with flash white, red light twice, there is a red sub- Republic of thirty-one years converted into third-class rotating lens lights, but had been killed in the Second World War was damaged, after restoration in the Republic of China thirty-five years to repair light. Tower height: 16.5 meters, light high: 100.6 meters <high ​​tide to light center>.

Badouzi park

Badouzi are located on the small peninsula in the northeastern part of the city of Keelung. As a result of the three seas, the sea and the natural geographical location are excellent, so that the Badouzi become the largest and best fishing port in North Taiwan. According to legend for the Pingpu people living in the land, after the Han moved, only gradually formed fishing village. In the past, at dusk, the boat flew to the sunset, the scenery was beautiful, the "eight badou sunset" is one of the famous Keelung eight scenic spots, and the summer night, plus little boat lights accompanied, it is intoxicated in them. In fact, regardless of the early morning, evening, night, any time to come here, Badouzi can make people feel her ever-changing style, it linger.

Badouzi beach currently has Badouzi park, a perfect trail, pavilion, and view the sea platform, in addition to enjoy the spirit of Keelung Island, looking at the vast sea, blowing the sea breeze, more people relaxed and happy. Coastal seabed terrain, such as: sea erosion platform, sea erosion cliff, sea erosion ditch, etc., all kinds of strange rock strange rock introduction infinite association, only in the coastline play to guard against the danger of cliff collapse. Spring and Autumn season, where you can watch the migratory birds migrate the scene and color feathers, along the trail and the line, both sides of the green grass, butterfly birds dance, can look to the valley.

There are many seaside plants in the park, and as long as they are bent down, they can be found that these plants bloom with the most beautiful flowers, they resist the sun, endure the sea breeze, high salt and arid environment, is the most worth learning The law of natural existence. Leaving the park's colorful grass, the way will see an abandoned bunker, as if forgotten as quietly standing on the cliff, looking out from the viewing window, Badouzi fishing port in and out of the ship all in the master, carved fort and early Badouz. The fighting for the military power has a considerable relationship.

The highest point of the Badouzi park is 101 high ground, named after the 101.1 meters above sea level, here is Taiwan's rare sight, 360-degree view, southeast northwest, spring and summer autumn and winter, each is some style. Here you can look at Jiufen, Aberdeen Bay and Wanghai Lane, the northeast corner of the most famous Cape Bay terrain is also a panoramic view, for such magnificent scenery, people can not help but wonder again and again.