Townscape Introduction
The scenery along the Hengchun Old Town is enchanting. In addition to gazing at the beautiful views of Santai Mountain and Huatoudan Mountain, as well as admiring the ancient city gates and walls, there are also places to explore within Hengchun Township, such as the century-old Old Street, Areca Nut Street, and the Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun. Located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, Hengchun is filled with ancient charm, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun: Named after the eight scenic poems written by the Qing Dynasty general Liang Yan, the eight scenic poems are as follows: "Cat Nose Turtle Serpent stands by the sea, Santai surges high into the clouds. Dragon's chant and rainy transformation mirror the heart of the pond, Tiger's roar and clear winds waft smoke from the cliffs. Cattle on their backs till the fields return to the rural path, Who rides the saddle to leave the whips of dust. The Thousand Autumn Caves reflect the achievements of ranking officials, A magnificent view reigns over the southeastern sky." Cat Nose Turtle Serpent stands by the sea: Refers to "Cat Nose" (Mao Bi Tou), named for the coral reefs eroded by the waves, resembling a cat crouching on the sea. Located at the confluence of the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel, the changing winds and currents often produce spectacular waves crashing against the coastline. Turtle Mountain and Snake Mountain stand opposing each other near the exit to the ocean close to the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. Santai surges high into the clouds: Refers to Santai Mountain. Standing on the eastern gate of Hengchun Old Town and looking east, one can see three connected peaks, which is how Santai Mountain got its name. Dragon's chant and rainy transformation mirror the heart of the pond: Refers to Longluantan (Dragon Pool), with a water surface area of 175 hectares, the largest inland lake in the Hengchun Peninsula. The broad lake surface reflects the blue sky or the beautiful sunset, creating a breathtaking landscape. The Thousand Autumn Caves reflect the achievements of ranking officials: Refers to Monkey Cave Mountain, located next to the western gate, is a 20-meter-high coral reef that originally served as a habitat for monkeys, hence the name Monkey Cave Mountain. Tiger's roar and clear winds waft smoke from the cliffs: Refers to Huatoudan Mountain. Cattle on their backs till the fields return to the rural path: Refers to Chiniu Ridge, a plateau outside the eastern gate of Hengchun formed by uplifted coral limestone, offering a bird's eye view of the Hengchun Valley plain, from Checheng in the north to Eluanbi in the south. Who rides the saddle to leave the whips of dust: Refers to Saddle Mountain, located at the southern foot of Saddle Mountain in South Bay, which was a rich whaling ground during the Japanese occupation. A magnificent view reigns over the southeastern sky: Refers to Guanshan, also known as Gaoshan Rock, formed from coral reef rock. The most famous sight of Guanshan is the Guanshan Sunset, where the sky and sea are dyed in red during sunset.
Scenic Town - Filming location of the movie "Cape No. 7"
Townscape - Fishing Boat Scenery
