Shihpa Lohan Mountain Introduction
Shih-ba Lo Han Mountain is located about 5 kilometers along Provincial Highway 27甲 in Liugui District and is known as one of Taiwan's three major fire mountains, alongside Huoyan Mountain in Miaoli and Jiu-Jiu Peak in Nantou. Shih-ba Lo Han Mountain is composed of gravel layers, and due to the varying cementation of the gravel, it is easily eroded by rainwater, exposing dozens of towering peaks that, from a distance, resemble monks in different poses, which is how it got its name. It is also referred to as "Little Guilin of Taiwan." The area features unique geological formations such as independent peaks, half-faced mountains, steep cliffs, U-shaped valleys, gorges, meanders, dendritic water systems, and arid canyons, making it a rare natural geography classroom. Currently, Shih-ba Lo Han Mountain is part of a natural ecology conservation area; visitors must apply to the Pingtung Forest District Office for entry and are advised to stay for about 1-2 hours.
