Lize Sand Dunes Coast Introduction
In the legend of Lanyang, "Turtle and Snake at the Sea Mouth," the turtle refers to Guishan Island, while the snake refers to the continuous sand dunes, with Lize being one section of it. The coastline of the Lanyang Plain is slightly concave due to coastal erosion, forming a bow shape. Only the Lanyang River originates from the Snow Mountain Range, cutting through the area between the Central Mountain Range. The Dongshan River carries a large amount of sediment into the Pacific Ocean, exhibiting strong erosive power and transporting significant material. Additionally, the Northeast Monsoon, which visits for over half a year each year, causes the coastline to protrude eastward, creating a pointed delta shape. The accumulation process is vigorous and ongoing, resulting in coastal sand dune formations at Lize that reach several dozen meters in height. Due to the sand dunes, it is difficult for rivers to flow into the sea, leading to low-lying areas between the ridges of the dunes where drainage is poor, creating water accumulation and wetlands behind them. The dunes are adorned with Miscanthus, Casuarina, and Acacia, and their smooth surfaces resemble a waxed beach, combined with the areas of green on the dunes, forming an excellent scenic view.
