Shuiwa Cave Introduction
Shuifawaku is located in a small village between Fongchao Sand and Eluanbi Park. In addition to the scenic pond at Shuifawaku, the surroundings are covered with vast green grasslands, creating a beautifully tranquil scenery. In the past, the water source here was quite abundant, and the pond was deeper and broader than what we see today. Coupled with the many frogs residing in the area, the sound of frogs croaking incessantly filled the air during summer or after rain, hence the name "Shuifawaku." However, the disappearance of each natural landscape seems to be unavoidable due to human destruction. Since the construction of Jiae Highway 30 years ago, the long-term dumping of sand and gravel from road excavations into nearby areas has caused Shuifawaku to gradually be filled in, combined with the slow drying up of the pond water, which significantly reduced both the quantity and variety of frogs that originally inhabited the area. The tranquil pond scenery has since vanished, and the lovely frogs are nowhere to be seen, leading to the decline of the beautiful Shuifawaku. In recent years, local residents and the Agricultural Improvement Office have launched a restoration project to revive the former fame of "endless frog croaks" at Shuifawaku. The first step is to introduce water sources to create a natural ecological wetland as a habitat for various species. Additionally, aquatic plants are being planted around Shuifawaku to enrich the ecological environment, enabling the frog population to return and restore the sound of croaks. Furthermore, a plan for a cultural and ecological tourism route at Shuifawaku has been established, which includes designing suitable travel routes and training local volunteer guides to compellingly lead visitors to understand the history and culture of the Shuifawaku community, explore the natural ecology by the pond, and wander through the lush green pastures. If luck allows, visitors might even encounter Formosan sika deer and Eurasian skylarks. Coming to Shuifawaku is equivalent to enjoying an in-depth journey of cultural and ecological discovery.
