Erkan Grassland Introduction
Erkan Grassland, where the sun shines intensely and rainfall is scarce, is not conducive to the growth of shrubs. Instead, low-growing, wind-resistant flora thrives around the Erkan settlement on the plateau, creating a lush green expanse commonly known as Erkan Grassland. The grassland visually resembles a soft green carpet, appearing vast and clean during the summer. In 2002, a McDonald's advertisement chose to promote the desolate "dancing dry grass" of Erkan Grassland during winter to the world. The view of Erkan Grassland seems distant yet is not tiring. The landscape here resembles that of Europe, adorned with agave and asters reaching towards the sky. In the summer, visitors sometimes fly kites in the evening on the grassland, creating a scene of leisure. During the Japanese occupation, there were 20 yellow cattle grazing here, but after population migration and fallow farming, only a few forgotten old cattle remain on the grassland today. Occasionally, villagers from neighboring areas come here to graze cattle, bringing vitality to the scenery with the sounds of livestock. Currently, there are also flocks of sheep grazing, adding more liveliness. The term "Gangqiu Grassland" generally refers to the area between Dakengao Peak and Lipzaikou along the columnar basalt of Dagoyeyi. While it has never been the core of industrial activities for the people of Erkan, it remains an important element in capturing the beauty of Erkan. 【Suggested duration of stay】 1 hour.
Erkan Grassland Township Road
Erkan Grassland
