Lize Sand Dune Coast Introduction
The "Turtle and Snake at the Sea Mouth" legend of the Lanyang area refers to Turtle Island, which is the "turtle," and the continuous sand dunes, with Lize being one of those segments. The coastline of the Lanyang Plain is slightly concave due to coastal erosion, forming a bow shape inward. Only the Lanyang River, which originates from the gap between the Xueshan and Central Mountain ranges, flows into the Pacific Ocean, carrying a large amount of sediment due to its strong erosive power. Additionally, the northeast monsoon, which visits the area for more than half of the year, causes the coastline to protrude eastward into a triangular delta with a peaky shape. The accumulation effect is vigorous and ongoing, resulting in coastal sand dunes reaching several tens of meters in height at Lize Beach. Due to the sand dunes blocking the flow, rivers have difficulty reaching the sea; the low-lying areas between the sand dune ridges create drainage challenges, leading to water accumulation and forming wetlands behind. The sand dunes are adorned with miscanthus, casuarinas, and acacia trees, smooth like a waxed beach, where the green vegetation on the dunes creates an exquisite landscape.
