Debris Flow Memorial Park Introduction
This area was originally a dense forest, with abundant vegetation covering the myriad stones on the ground. The residents of Fengshan Village came during the Japanese colonial period, encouraged by the Japanese to develop camphor resources, including Hakka people from the Hsinchu mountainous area, as well as residents from nearby Ruifeng and Taixing. Initially, the villagers were unaware of the origin of the stones beneath the forest until recent typhoons and heavy rainfall revealed that they were the result of landslides over a hundred years ago. The Tsou people, who were the earlier inhabitants of this region, had also relocated due to the landslides. In 2003, the "Debris Flow Memorial Park" was established here, which has been progressively built with recreational facilities, and provides information about the history, culture, and industry of Fengshan, as well as knowledge related to debris flows. Its location is at the entrance of Fengshan Village, becoming the first stop for community tours and environmental education.
