Wulu Canyon Introduction
The valley shaped like a big S, with colorful cliffs, and the clear and winding Wulu River rushing down creates a majestic canyon landscape that rivals Taroko National Park. This is Wulu Canyon, one of the eight scenic spots along the Southern Cross-Island Highway. The steep canyon scenery deeply attracts mountain and forest enthusiasts from both abroad and at home, inviting them to explore the beauty of this area. Walking on the Tianlong Suspension Bridge to admire the grand Wulu Canyon or visiting Wulu Fort to learn about anti-Japanese history, one can then relax their feet in the Liukou Hot Springs or soak in the Bishan Hot Springs, enjoying the tranquil and distant atmosphere of the mountains and forests. Traveling along the Southern Cross-Island Highway through Wulu Canyon, one can often see the steaming water vapor rising from the crevices in the valley below, with hot springs gushing between the cliffs. The minerals in the spring water leave colorful water patterns of yellow, brown, black, and dark green on the sheer cliffs, resembling stunning murals created by nature. With such rich hot spring resources, one can challenge themselves by river tracing and exploring wild hot springs in Wulu Canyon, or enjoy a soak at a hotel, delighting in the pleasures of winter bathing. The Tianlong Suspension Bridge, spanning across Wulu River, is 110 meters long and less than 1.5 meters wide, connecting the cliffs on both sides of the canyon. The Tianlong Suspension Bridge was originally part of the "Guanshan Trail" established during the Japanese colonial period. After crossing the Tianlong Suspension Bridge from the Southern Cross-Island Highway, you can embark on a hiking trip along the ancient path reconstructed by the locals. The ancient path is approximately 1,089 meters long, leading back to the Southern Cross-Island Highway, which offers a superb view overlooking Wulu Canyon.
