Lize Sand Dunes Coast Introduction
The "Turtle-Snake Mouth" of the Lanyang Legend refers to Turtle Island, while "Snake" indicates the continuous sand dunes, with Lize being one section of them. The coastline of the Lanyang Plain is slightly concave due to coastal erosion. The Lanyang River, originating from the area between the Xueshan Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range, flows into the Pacific Ocean, carrying a large amount of sediment. The strong erosive power moves substantial materials, and combined with the northeast monsoon that visits for over half the year, this results in a coastline that protrudes eastward into a pointed delta. The accumulation processes are vigorous and ongoing, leading to the formation of coastal sand dunes reaching several dozen meters high along the Lize coast. Due to the sand dunes blocking the way, rivers find it difficult to flow into the sea, creating low-lying areas between the sand dune ridges where drainage is poor, resulting in the formation of wetlands. On the sand dunes, there are clusters of cogon grass, beach grass, and acacia trees, creating a smooth surface akin to a waxed beach, complemented by the greenery on the dunes, forming an exquisite landscape.
