SheTou Mountain Introduction
Shetou Mountain is located at the 12-kilometer mark of Highway 132 in Maolin District. It can be seen on the way to Donnari Road and is named for its resemblance to a viper coiled around the Zhuangkou River. Shetou Mountain features a typical meandering terrain and was originally a loop hill, sitting in contrast to Longtou Mountain on either side. Also known as the Sacred Mountain guarding the indigenous people, Shetou Mountain is one of the most famous attractions in the Maolin area. Legend has it that a long time ago, a mother snake was foraging here with two young snakes. Hearing the sound of rushing river water, she feared that heavy rain from the mountains was imminent and that a flash flood might occur. She called her children to quickly climb the trees for safety and instructed them to close their eyes and focus on chanting a spell, hoping they could transform into an eagle and a purple butterfly to escape the disaster. This tale adds an interesting twist. To fully appreciate the shape of Shetou Mountain, visitors can head to the Shetou Mountain Viewing Platform for a complete view. It is recommended to spend about 15 minutes there to leisurely enjoy the unique meandering landscape of Shetou Mountain.
