Yuntan Trail - Yuntan Waterfall Introduction
Located at the 71-kilometer mark of County Road 166, this is a trail that requires returning the same way. Next to the entrance, there is a fork leading to the Shui She Liao Station. From the back of the building, you descend along a stone pathway and stone steps, entering a dense bamboo forest. The path then features several zigzag turns on the hillside, and the steep stone steps descend rapidly. Due to the strong moisture in the deep valley, the steps can sometimes be slippery, so it's important to step carefully. Along the way, there is a remnant of an old paper-making pool; with careful observation, one can still discern the outlines at the pool's edge and imagine the scene of early ancestors cutting and soaking the fragrant bamboo or hemp bamboo in lime water, then retrieving it to press into pulp. Continuing down, there is a pavilion for a short rest, where the sound of flowing water indicates that you are not far from the riverbank. At the end of the trail is a viewing platform with the step-like Yun Tan Waterfall, which hangs high over the rocky cliff. The waterfall has two tiers, with a "water basin" formed due to the unique geological structure and alignment of the rock layers below. When the water tumbles down through the crevices, it resembles floating white silk, and the "Yun Tan Waterfall" is celebrated as the most beautiful scene in Renshou. Friendly facilities include accessible restrooms (next to the parking lot). Restroom opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
