New Wu Road Gorge Introduction
"Xinwu" in the Bunun language means "the confluence of two streams," referring to the meeting point of Xinwu Stream and Dalun Stream, which meanders down into the sea through Beinan River. Haiduan refers to the current location of the township office in Haiduan Village, which in Bunun is called Haitutuan, meaning a terrain surrounded by mountains on three sides and open on one side like a tiger's mouth. The Xinwu Road Gorge, stretching from Chulai to Jiabao, is formed from sedimentary slate that has been pressured into a slate layer, with crystalline limestone interspersed, resulting in a marble bedrock cultivated over millennia. The confluence of Xinwu Stream and Dalun Stream flows through this area, eroding and cutting through it to create a magnificent gorge landscape. In winter, the rugged and vast bare peaks resemble a landscape painting with ink and water, often exhibiting a brown and bare scenery after severe winter, earning the nickname "Taiwan's Red Cliffs." If it snows, the scenery becomes even more delightful. The caves in Xinwu Road Gorge are particularly unique, with slates that create uneven surfaces resembling a mottled wall, allowing an understanding of Taiwan's geological changes.
