Fengshan Big Stone Drum Park Introduction
The remnants of landslides from a century ago have formed today's giant stone landscape; the landslides caused by Typhoon Nari in 2001 also left traces here, showcasing geographical phenomena such as river erosion, transportation, and deposition, making it a great outdoor educational site for geography. Entering the park from the entrance near the Xingu Suspension Bridge and following the path under the bridge leads one into the area formed by giant stones. From the fenced giant stones, the banks of the Jiankeng River and the Xingu Suspension Bridge above are in clear view, as well as Tower Mountain to the east and the Lai Ji tribe to the west in the distance. Descending along the wooden steps and following the circular route brings you to the base of the giant rocks, where their grandeur becomes apparent. Approaching the giant rocks and passing through the gaps allows for close observation of the textures on the rock walls, and provides a deeper appreciation of the impressive forces of nature illustrated by landslides and river erosion, transportation, and deposition. Within the park, one can observe plants unique to Taiwan, such as: mountain cinnamon, wood ginger, Taiwanese ramie, neem, Taiwanese red beech, Taiwanese beech, and Taiwanese bulrush; one can also look for sightings of red-billed blue magpies, yellow-bellied alets, and listen for the scents of mountain cherry blossoms and mountain hibiscus, or stroll across the suspension bridge, making it a worthwhile destination for the public to savor the beauty of green mountains and clear waters.
