Lize Sand Dunes Coast Introduction
In the legend of Lanyang, "the Turtle and Snake guard the estuary," the turtle refers to Guishan Island, while the snake indicates the elongated sand dunes, with Lize being one of the sections. The coastline of the Lanyang Plain, affected by coastal erosion, has a slightly concave bow-shaped form. Only the Lanyang River originates from the area cut between the Xueshan Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range, while the Dongshan River carries large amounts of sediment into the Pacific Ocean. The strong erosive power transports vast quantities of material, and with the northeast monsoon visiting for over six months each year, this has caused the coastline to protrude to the east, forming a pointed delta. The accumulation process is vigorous and continues to develop, resulting in coastal sand dunes reaching several dozen meters in height along the Lize shore. Due to the presence of sand dunes, the river does not easily flow into the sea. Therefore, in the low areas between the ridges of the dunes, drainage is difficult, leading to water accumulation and creating wetlands behind them. On the dunes, clusters of Miscanthus, Casuarina, Acacia, and other plants are arranged, and the surface is as smooth as a waxed beach, combined with the band of greenery on the dunes to create a stunning landscape.
