New Wu Road Gorge Introduction
"Xinwu" in the Bunun language means "the confluence of two streams," referring to the junction of Xinwu Luy Stream and Dalun Stream, which meanders down into the ocean via Peinan River. Haiduan refers to Haiduan Village, the location of the current township office, known in Bunun language as Haitutuan, which means a terrain surrounded by mountains on three sides and open on one side, resembling a tiger's mouth. Xinwu Gorge, from Chulai to Jiabao, is formed by sedimentary shale that has been subjected to pressure, resulting in a slate-like stone that is interspersed with crystalline limestone, and has evolved into a marble rock layer over thousands of years. The confluence of Xinwu Stream and Dalun Stream flows through this area, carving and eroding to create a grand canyon landscape. In winter, the rugged and majestic bare peaks appear like an ink-wash painting, often presenting a brown and naked scene after the harsh winter, earning it the reputation of "Taitung's Red Cliffs." If it snows, the scenery becomes even more delightful. The caves in Xinwu Gorge are particularly distinctive, consisting of slabs of slate, with the uneven shapes of the cave walls resembling a mottled large wall, providing insight into the geological changes in Taiwan.
