Eighteen Arhats Mountain Introduction
Sh十八 Arhats Mountain is located at approximately 5K on Provincial Highway 27甲 in Liugui District. It is known as one of Taiwan's three major fire mountains, alongside Miaoli's Huoyan Mountain and Nantou's Jiuyufeng. The mountain is composed of gravel rock layers, which are easily eroded by rainwater due to the varying cementation among the gravel, resulting in dozens of towering peaks that, from a distance, resemble Arhats in various postures, thus earning its name and the nickname "Little Guilin of Taiwan." The area features unique geographical formations such as independent hilltops, half-face mountains, steep cliffs, U-shaped valleys, gorges, meanders, dendritic water systems, and arid canyons, making it a rare natural geography classroom. Currently, Sh十八 Arhats Mountain is designated as a natural ecology reserve, and visitors must apply to the Pingtung Forest District Office for entry. It is recommended to spend about 1-2 hours here.
