Xinwu Road Gorge Introduction
"Sinwu" in the Bunun language means "the confluence of two streams," referring to the meeting point of the Sinwu Lu Creek and the Dalu Creek, which winds down and flows into the sea through the Beinan River. Haiduan refers to the current location of the Haiduan Township Office in Haiduan Village, called Haitutuan in Bunun language, meaning a terrain surrounded by mountains on three sides, with one side open like a tiger’s mouth. The Sinwu Road Gorge stretches from Chulai to Jiabao, formed by sedimentary slate under pressure creating rock slabs, interspersed with crystalline limestone, resulting in a marble rock bed developed over thousands of years. The Sinwu Lu Creek and the Dalu Creek converge and flow through it, eroding and cutting to create a magnificent canyon landscape. In winter, the rugged peaks appear stark and vast, resembling an ink wash painting; after the harsh winter, it often presents a brownish, barren scenery, earning the title "Taitung Chi Bi." If there is snowfall, the scenery is even more delightful. The caves in the Sinwu Road Gorge are quite distinctive, composed of slabs of slate; the shapes within the cave resemble a mottled wall, allowing one to understand the geological changes in Taiwan.
