Little Tiensiang Introduction
Located on the Fudong Highway, Xiao Tianxiang, as its name suggests, resembles a small version of Tianxiang due to its canyon topography and the scenery along the Central Cross-Island Highway. This resemblance has led to it becoming a tourist attraction. The approximately 800-meter-long erosion canyon was carved by the water of the Biexi River over many years, creating a steep small canyon that reveals Taiwan's oldest geological formation, the Doduan Mountain Formation, on both sides of the valley. The rock walls are mixed with volcanic clastic rocks deposited by the Biexi River, forming steep and hard rock cliffs in the canyon. The nearby Amis people of the Jilaran Tribe often report finding traces of animals moving in the steep opposite valley, with many macaques spotted, and occasionally the figure of a goat if one is fortunate. Visitors passing through this area are encouraged to slow down and look for signs of wildlife. Fengnan Village, which is home to over 60% Amis people, has gradually become a rising destination for ecotourism and rural industry in recent years, spurred on by the community's initiatives. Stopping by both Xiao Tianxiang and Fengnan makes for an excellent itinerary!
