Yuntan Trail - Yuntan Waterfall Introduction
Located at the 71-kilometer mark on Provincial Highway 166, this is a trail that requires a return on the same path. There is a fork near the entrance leading to Shuishalya Station. From behind the building, the trail descends along a stone path and stone steps, entering a dense bamboo forest. Following several zigzag turns on the hillside and steep stone steps, the descent is rapid. Due to the abundant moisture in the deep valley, some steps may be wet, requiring careful footing. Along the way, there is the remains of an old paper-making pond; with careful observation, the outline of the pond's edge can still be seen, allowing one to imagine how early ancestors split guizhu or mazhong bamboo and soaked it in lime water, later scooping it up to form paper pulp. Continuing downward, there is a pavilion for a brief rest, where the sound of flowing water indicates proximity to the riverbank. Upon reaching the viewpoint at the end of the trail, the tiered Yun Tan Waterfall can be seen hanging high on the rocky cliff. The waterfall has two tiers, and below it lies a "water pool" formed by the peculiar geologic structure and arrangement of rock layers. As the water crashes down from the crevices in the rocks, it resembles flowing white silk, earning the name "Yun Tan Waterfall," renowned as the most beautiful scenery of Renshou. Accessible facilities: Accessible restroom (next to the parking lot). Restroom opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
