Little Tianxiang Introduction
Located on the Fudong Highway, Xiao Tianxiang, as its name suggests, resembles the landscape along the Central Cross-Island Highway due to its canyon topography, making it a popular tourist destination. The approximately 800-meter-long erosional valley was formed by years of erosion from the stream of Biexi River, carving out a steep little canyon that exposes Taiwan's oldest geology, the Dulan Mountain Formation, on both sides of the valley. The rock walls are mixed with volcanic debris from Biexi, resulting in steep and hard rock formations in the canyon. The nearby Amis people of the Jilamite tribe often observe animal tracks in the steep opposite valley, with numerous Formosan macaques, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the Formosan serow. Visitors passing through should slow down and look for signs of wildlife. Fongnan Village, which is predominantly inhabited by the Amis people, has gradually become a new hub for eco-tourism and rural industries in recent years, driven by community efforts. A visit to Xiao Tianxiang can be nicely complemented with a stop at Fongnan!
