New Wu Road Gorge Introduction
"Xinwu" in the Bunun language means "the confluence of two streams," referring to the meeting point of the Xinwu Lu Stream and the Dalun Stream, which winds down and flows into the sea through the Peinan River. Haiduan refers to the current location of the local township office in Haiduan Village, known in Bunun language as Haitutuan, which means an area surrounded by mountains on three sides and open on one side, resembling a tiger's mouth shape. The Xinwu River Gorge stretches from Chulai to Jiabao, formed from sedimentary slate that has been compressed into slate rock, interspersed with crystalline limestone, resulting in a marble rock formation developed over millennia. The confluence of the Xinwu Lu Stream and the Dalun Stream flows through this area, cutting and eroding to create a magnificent canyon landscape. In winter, the rugged and broad bare peaks resemble an ink wash painting of mountains and water, often presenting a brownish bare scenery after the severe winter, earning it the reputation of "Taiwan's Red Cliffs." When snow falls, the landscape becomes even more pleasing to the eye. The caves in the Xinwu River Gorge are characterized by slabs of slate, with the uneven shapes inside resembling a mottled large wall, providing insights into the geological variations of Taiwan.
