Lingshanbi Geological Landscape Eco-Trail Introduction
Located at the junction of Sanzhi District and Shimen District, Linshanbi's natural geological landscape has become a filming location for the movie “Secret That Cannot Be Told.” One scene features the male lead escorting the female lead home, which was shot on the cycling path at Linshanbi Recreation Area. Many visitors come here to find this beautiful trail, with stunning ocean views along the way. The breeze rustling through the Casuarina forests and the sea breeze stirring the silver waves are particularly enchanting. The reality show “Let's Go! Business Now” also chose Linshanbi as its main filming location, transforming the original old house into a vibrant restaurant, attracting many drama fans to pilgrimage here, making it another highlight of Linshanbi. The jagged wind-eroded stones are representative geomorphological features along the Linshanbi trail. The well-jointed andesitic rocks have gradually formed flat wind-eroded surfaces due to the relentless erosion by ocean waves over the years and the constant winds carrying sand particles, sculpting them into sharp ridges, hence the name "wind-eroded stones." Standing and admiring these massive and uniquely shaped wind-eroded stones feels like hearing a conversation between the wind and the stones. Approximately 800,000 years ago, the eruption of Zhuzi Volcano in the Datun Volcano Group caused hot lava to flow into the sea, forming Taiwan's northernmost beautiful cape, Linshanbi, which faces off against Cape Fugui. In addition to the wind-eroded stones, the algal reefs, which can be considered treasures of Linshanbi, are another unique geological feature worth observing. Some algae need to attach to solid rocks for survival, making the abundant andesitic rocks the best choice. With the growth and death of algae over generations, a multilayered thin layer of lime-rich algal reef has formed on the rock surface, currently only seen along Taiwan's northern coastline. Being at Linshanbi allows one to witness the rugged coastal terrain and the fascinating intertidal ecology while feeling the beautiful, fine white sands. By checking the tidal schedule in advance and preparing the necessary equipment, one can also enjoy the fun of riding the waves.
