Jiao Long Waterfall Introduction
The towering and majestic Jiao Long Waterfall, also known as "Taiwan's Falls," is a waterfall formed by a fault, located on the cliff face of the Ta Shan Wei Ridge in the southeast of Fengshan. Its water source comes from the upstream tributary Jiao Long Creek of the Qing Shui River. In hand-drawn maps from the Japanese occupation era, it is marked as "Da Ling," which means "great waterfall" in Japanese. The Jiao Long Waterfall hangs from a cliff that reaches an altitude of 1,600 meters, with a drop of 846 meters. When the water flow is abundant, the waterfall cascades down in two tiers, resembling a giant white dragon, its powerful flow allowing viewers to experience the might of nature. From a distance, it looks like a traditional landscape painting and can be considered a limited-time beauty after heavy rains, highly favored by visitors and photographers. When the water flow is lower, large areas of the cliffs are visible, with the water cascading down in four tiers into the valley. Therefore, travelers wishing to witness the grandeur of Jiao Long Waterfall are advised to visit during the rainy season.
