Lion Park Introduction
During the Taisho and Showa eras after Japan occupied Taiwan, the "Su-Nan Highway," which connects Su'ao to Nanfang'ao, is a branch of the "Su-Hua Highway" and was carved along the cliff by Su'ao Bay. Along the way, several hills were formed due to the abundant soil and rocks, leaving behind small hills on the seaside after the road was constructed. In 1985, the Su'ao Lions Club chose one of the larger hills to jointly fund a small Lion Memorial Park with the "Higashi-Kyushu International Lions Club" from Japan. The design includes a gazebo and flower garden, and a majestic lion, made of reinforced concrete, was sculpted on the hilltop. After the "Yishan Road" to Su'ao Port opened in 1994, the originally sole route from Su'ao to Nanfang'ao, the "Su-Nan Highway," became an idle road due to its winding condition. Today, the "Su-Nan Highway" has transformed into a major exercise path for locals, while the "Lion Park," located on a hillside, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is an excellent viewpoint for watching attractions such as Su'ao Port, the Nanfang'ao Bridge, Nanfang'ao, and Beifang'ao. Additionally, this place has become one of the shooting locations for photography enthusiasts.
