Fengshan Big Drum Park Introduction
One hundred years ago, the remnants of landslides became part of today's boulder landscape; the landslides caused by Typhoon Nari in 2001 also left traces here, where one can observe geographical features such as river erosion, transport, and deposition. It's a great location for outdoor geographical education. Entering from the entrance next to the Xinggu Suspension Bridge and following the path below the bridge leads into the area composed of giant boulders. From the fenced giant boulders, one can see the banks of the Dry Ditch Creek and the Xinggu Suspension Bridge above it, with Tower Mountain to the east and Laiji Village to the west also visible in the distance. Descending the wooden steps along the circular route brings one to the foot of the boulders, where the grandeur of these massive rocks is revealed. By getting close to the boulders and passing through the crevices, visitors can closely observe the textures of the boulder walls and gain a deeper appreciation of the impressive forces exhibited by landslides and river erosion, transport, and deposition. Within the park, one can observe endemic plant species of Taiwan, such as Cinnamomum camphora, Curcuma zedoaria, Taiwanese ramie, Melia azedarach, Taiwanese Fagus, Taiwanese Zelkova, and Taiwanese Bulrush. Visitors can also look for traces of birds like the Red-billed Blue Magpie, the Black-faced Bunting, and the Wide-billed Pigeon, or enjoy the fragrances of mountain cherry blossoms and mountain hibiscus, or stroll across the suspension bridge. It's a wonderful place for everyone to savor the beauty of green mountains and clear waters.
