Shuilian, Niushan Coast Introduction
Shuilian is located at the seaside of Shoufeng Township in Hualien County, embraced by lush green hills surrounding a wide river valley basin, with the Shuilian Creek winding through it. The Shuilian Wetlands and Niushan Coastal Area resemble a secret seaside paradise. Here, visitors can wade in the waves, partake in beach activities, and enjoy leisurely fishing. Additionally, the ecological resources along this coastline are quite abundant. The coastal plant forest is an excellent spot to observe the ecological landscape of the East Coast, making hiking, strolling, birdwatching, and butterfly watching superb options. Wandering through the expansive coastal grasslands allows one to experience the blue sky, white clouds, and sunshine, as if time stands still. The name of Niushan Huting is derived from Niushan, located on the southern beach of Shuilian. The Amis people call it Huting, which means a large grassland ranch. Niushan has a unique terrain, with the most distinctive feature being its hillside, resembling terraced fields, which was once a pasture for water buffalo. In spring, the slopes bloom with Taiwan lilies, making it a native habitat for wild lilies. The plant community in Niushan is diverse, serving as a microcosm of the plant life along the eastern coast. In 1990, it was designated as a natural reserve within Taiwan's coastal protection area plan. In winter, the beach at Shuilian Niushan "sings" — the skin-changing beach in spring and summer, where the beach is soft and warm, and walking barefoot on the sand feels like stepping into "Paradise of the Cape," allowing one to roam leisurely and comfortably. When the northeast monsoon blows, the long beach, in its shifting sands, transforms fine sand into pebbles of various sizes and colors, arranged in a certain order along the beach. The waves roll in, pushing the pebbles toward the shore; when the waves recede, they tumble down the slope of the beach, producing sounds of different pitches and frequencies. Locals say that in winter, the beach at Shuilian Niushan "sings." Leave your heart on the coastline — Starlight Camping Niushan offers simple accommodation in small cabins, as well as camping options. Lying under the starry sky, with starlight etched in your eyes, listening to the sound of the tide lulls you to sleep, and inadvertently, your heart may remain along the shoreline.
