Fengshi Interchange Rest Area Introduction
Fanshuiliao features rare canyon landscapes along the East Coast. Unlike the majestic view of Taroko Gorge, the observation platform offers a different perspective overlooking the steep and perilous canyon scenery of Fanshuiliao. The west side of Bridge 18 leads to a valley basin, while the east side is a steep canyon, primarily due to the differing rock types on either side. The west side is composed of the Fanshuiliao Formation and the Baliwan Formation, which consist of interbedded mudstone and sandstone, making the rock soft; while the east side consists of the Dulan Mountain Formation volcanic breccia, which is hard and dense. This difference in rock hardness results in varied topography. Underneath Bridge 18, the old bridge reveals the unique features of Fanshuiliao, showcasing the most distinctive canyon landscape on the East Coast. The downstream Fanshuiliao River cuts through hard rock layers, creating deep and steep canyon terrain with towering cliffs. The canyon is about 45 meters wide and nearly 100 meters deep, with a breathtaking landscape that rivals Taroko Gorge. If visitors can stay for a day and trace the valley where the Fanshuiliao River flows into the sea, they can deeply experience the most unique canyon landscapes on the East Coast. Legend has it that the indigenous people living in Fanshuiliao once established a rule: whoever could jump across the canyon using a bamboo pole would be honored as chief. Many young men, however, failed to make the jump and perished in the canyon bottom, and the bamboo poles they used eventually grew into a bamboo forest, leading to the saying "the brave turned into a forest." Transportation: ● Public Transport: Hualien Bus (coastal route via Taiwan Highway 11) - Buses 1127, 1140, 1145 - alight at Fanshuiliao Station. Address: Next to Bridge 18, Taiwan Highway 11, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County.
Fan Shu Liao Rest Area Parking Lot
Fanzi Bridge No. 18
