Shihfen Boulders Scenic Area Introduction
Shihba Luohan Mountain is located along County Road 27A in Liugui District, next to the Laonong River. It is composed of over 40 upright conical peaks, resembling eighteen Arhats standing by the roadside, offering a spectacular and unique landscape akin to the beautiful karst scenery of Guilin, earning it the nickname "Little Guilin of Taiwan." The best viewpoint to admire Shihba Luohan Mountain can be accessed by crossing the Laonong River from Xinwei Forest Park along County Road 28, and then looking from County Road 27 on the east bank of the river. The stunning scenery of the mountains and the flowing Laonong River creates a beautiful reflection; it is recommended to capture the scene around 3 or 4 AM before dawn, when mist fills the air and the river sparkles with light, accompanied by mountain mists, showcasing a myriad of changing views. Due to its fiery shape, Shihba Luohan Mountain is also known as "Liugui Flame Mountain," ranking alongside Miaoli's Sanyi Flame Mountain and Nantou's Jiuzize Peaks as one of Taiwan's three major flame mountains. The geology is primarily composed of Liugui gravel, with unique landforms formed over millions of years, including steep cliffs, U-shaped valleys, gorges, and meanders, making it a natural geography classroom that showcases tectonic movements, erosion, and sedimentation. To protect this unique landscape, the "Shihba Luohan Mountain Nature Reserve" has been established, where the valleys of Hongshui Creek and Zhujiao Creek are dense with forests and clear streams, providing a habitat for many butterfly species, becoming one of the main spots for butterfly watching. Additionally, it is said that Shihba Luohan Mountain is the guardian deity of Liugui residents' wealth, and people believe that hard work in Liugui will accumulate fortune.
