Shitoushan Park Introduction
Lion's Head Mountain, located at Jinshan Cape, offers a view of Yehliu Cape to the east and the scenic mountain and sea views of Huanggang Fishing Port and Zhongjiao to the west. Protected under long-term military control, Lion's Head Mountain boasts rich and complete ecological resources, with a diverse forest landscape. Different seasons allow for the chance encounters with blooming Taiwan lilies or golden sea daffodils along the trails. Spring is the best time to see the Taiwan lilies, with their elegant and fragrant white flowers blossoming on the cliffs, adding to the ecological beauty of Lion's Head Mountain. Additionally, as this area is coastal, the variety of coastal plants is rich, including sea grapes, grass trees, and Machilus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machilus_torrida; around September to October, visitors can observe the blooming native species of the North Coast, golden sea daffodils, in the planting area near Zhongzheng Pavilion; a notable ecological feature is "seeing flowers without leaves and leaves without flowers." At the end of the trail, the famous landmark "Candleholder Islets," sculpted by tectonic movements and natural erosion, stands before you; sedimentary rocks pushed out of the sea six million years ago have been shaped by wind, rain, and waves, standing like artfully carved masterpieces in the sea, showcasing stunning geological beauty.
