Carp Mountain Park Introduction
Liyu Mountain offers a great view and is the largest recreational green space in Taitung City. Surrounded by the ocean, one can overlook Orchid Island and Green Island from the mountain summit on a clear day. According to legend, Liyu Mountain is formed by two fish, which even move at night. Later, the gold and silver treasures hidden in the mountain were excavated by the Dutch, leaving behind two large caves next to the current railway, known as the fish eyes of Liyu Mountain. With the fish losing its eyes, it was fixed in place. From the bottom of the mountain looking up, the bright red Longfeng Temple is quite eye-catching. In 1968, during the foundation excavation, the location of Longfeng Temple became well-known after prehistoric stone coffins and stone artifacts were discovered. Within Liyu Mountain Park, there are other historical relics, such as monuments, air raid shelters, the Memorial Hall for the Loyal and Righteous, bunkers, and artillery positions, which add a solemn sense and nostalgic feeling to the already quiet Liyu Mountain. On holidays or festive occasions, vendors often line the ramp in front of the Memorial Hall selling familiar snacks or simple toys, while cheerful children walk and run around… these experiences form many Taitung residents' childhood memories. Climbing Liyu Mountain gives you a panoramic view of Taitung City's neatly arranged streets, and further away, the Pacific Ocean can be seen in its entirety, with vibrant shades of blue sparkling at the horizon.
