New Wulu Gorge Introduction
"New Wu" in the Bunun language means "the confluence of two streams," referring to the meeting point of Xinwu Lu Stream and Dalu Stream, which winds down into the sea through Beinan River. Haiduan refers to the current location of the township office in Haiduan Village, called Haitutuan in Bunun, which means a terrain surrounded by mountains on three sides, with one side open like a tiger's mouth. Xinwu Gorge stretches from Chulai to Jiabao, formed from sedimentary slate that, under pressure, created rock slabs interspersed with crystalline limestone, giving rise to marble rock formations nurtured over thousands of years. Xinwu Lu Stream and Dalu Stream converge and flow through, carving out a magnificent canyon landscape. In winter, the rugged and expansive bald peaks resemble an ink wash painting of mountains and rivers, often appearing in a brown, barren scenery after severe winter, earning the title "Taiwan's Red Cliffs." If it snows, the landscape becomes even more delightful. The caves in Xinwu Gorge are particularly unique, featuring slabs of slate with uneven shapes resembling a mottled wall, providing insight into Taiwan's geological changes.
