Little Tienshan Introduction
Located on Fudong Highway, Xiaotianxiang, as its name suggests, resembles a small version of Tianxiang due to the canyon topography and the scenic views along Central Cross-Island Highway. The approximately 800-meter-long erosion valley was formed by years of erosion from Biexi Creek, carving out a steep little gorge and revealing the oldest geology in Taiwan, the Dulan Mountain Formation, on both sides of the valley. The rock walls are mixed with volcanic debris from Biexi, forming steep and hard rock cliffs in the gorge. The nearby Amis community, the Jilamai tribe, often observes animal tracks moving in the steep opposite valley, with numerous macaques, and occasionally the silhouette of a domestic goat. Travelers passing through this area are encouraged to slow down and look for signs of wildlife. Fongnan Village, with over 60% of its population being Amis people, has gradually become a new hub for eco-tourism and rural industries, driven by the community's initiatives in recent years. Visiting Xiaotianxiang and stopping by Fongnan makes for a great itinerary!
