Touhsia Hot Springs Basin Introduction
The Toushe Basin in Nantou County's Yuchi Township is located southwest of Sun Moon Lake. It is a typical high-altitude peat basin, with an elevation of about 600 to 700 meters and an area of approximately 1.7 square kilometers. Due to its unique peat soil, the ground is soft and rich in organic matter, creating a peculiar sensation of waves when walked on, which is why it is also known as the "Dancing Land" or "Mambo Field." This is one of the rare geological wonders in Taiwan. The Toushe Basin has formed fertile peat soil over thousands of years of water and vegetation accumulation. It was once a shallow lake, which later became a basin due to sediment deposition. This type of soil is very suitable for agriculture, especially known for growing loofah and is one of the largest loofah production areas in Taiwan. Additionally, a variety of agricultural products such as honeysuckle and vegetables are cultivated. Local residents utilize this land to develop safe agriculture and leisure agriculture while integrating ecological conservation and environmental education, promoting rural slow-living tourism. Visitors to the Toushe Basin can experience the unique sensation of walking on peat soil, visit historical sites like Grandma's Laundry, admire the rural painted villages, and participate in agricultural experience activities such as DIY herbal soap from loofah and loofah noodle making. There are also bamboo raft tours on the waterways for visitors to enjoy the basin's scenery and rich aquatic plant ecology. The Toushe Basin has convenient transportation, located near the entrance of the Sun Moon Lake circumlacunary road, with parking lots and trails, making it suitable for families, nature lovers, and eco-tourists. The climate is cool year-round, and the environment is serene, making it an excellent place to experience the rural culture and natural ecology surrounding Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake. Toushe Basin | Online Reservation for Toushe Green Bike Path.
