Monkey Cave Waterfall Introduction
Monkey Cave Weir, located within Baiyun Village, was formerly known as "Monkey Cave Pit" and is also referred to as "Weir Head." It is now commonly called "Baishi Foot." According to local legends, there were many macaques living in the stone caves in earlier times, which is how it got its name. The Monkey Cave Pit originates from the eastern foothills of Sidu Mountain and is one of the important rivers in Jiaoxi Township, with a total length of five kilometers. The Monkey Cave Pit serves as the boundary river between Toucheng and Jiaoxi Townships; the upstream area for about one kilometer belongs to Jiaoxi Township, while the mid and downstream sections belong to Toucheng Township. In 1917, in order to facilitate agricultural irrigation and prevent flash floods, embankments and irrigation channels were constructed, with inscriptions placed at the waterfall's source to record this event. The words "Monkey Cave Weir" are engraved beside the creek. The water flow of the Monkey Cave Pit waterfall is swift and the elevation drop is significant. In addition to enjoying the waterfall, visitors can walk along the trail to promote health and absorb phytoncides! The water flowing in the Monkey Cave Pit waterfall is exceptionally clear. From here, one can overlook the scenery of the Lanyang area.
