Townscape Introduction
The scenery along the Hengchun Old Town is captivating. In addition to gazing at the scenic views of San Tai Mountain and Huguo Mountain, and appreciating the ancient city gates and walls, visitors can also explore the century-old streets, Betel Nut Street, and the Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun, making Hengchun Township, located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, full of ancient charm that evokes reflections on the past. The Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun: Known as the "Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun," named after an eight-scene poem by the Qing Dynasty General Liang Yan. The poem goes: "Cat Nose Turtle Snake towers by the sea, San Tai stands tall into the cloud's peak. Dragon sings and rain transforms the heart of the pond, Tiger roars with the wind clear, smoke rises from the cave mouth. Cattle back bending to plow the wild path, who rides the saddle out of the dust’s whip. The Thousand-Year Cave showcases the seal of the noble, the mighty town commands the southeastern half of the sky." Cat Nose Turtle Snake towers by the sea: Refers to "Cat Nose," named for the coral reef rock eroded by waves, resembling a cat crouching over the sea; due to its location at the confluence of the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel, the winds and waves are significant, often showcasing the waves crashing against the shore, creating a spectacular sight. Turtle Mountain and Snake Mountain stand in a confrontational posture, rising near the coastal exit of the current Ocean Museum. San Tai stands tall into the cloud's peak: Refers to San Tai Mountain. Standing on the east gate of Hengchun Old Town and looking east, one can see three peaks connected, which is how San Tai Mountain got its name. Dragon sings and rain transforms the heart of the pond: Refers to Longluan Pond, which covers an area of 175 hectares, making it the largest inland lake in the Hengchun Peninsula region. The broad lake surface reflecting the blue sky or evening glow creates the most breathtaking landscape. The Thousand-Year Cave showcases the seal of the noble: Refers to Monkey Cave Mountain, located beside the West Gate, which is a 20-meter-high coral reef rock originally a habitat for monkeys, hence its name. Tiger roars with the wind clear, smoke rises from the cave mouth: Refers to Huguo Mountain. Cattle back bending to plow the wild path: Refers to Chiniu Ridge, a plateau outside the east gate of Hengchun formed from raised coral reef limestone, allowing for a bird's eye view of the Hengchun Valley Plain, from Checheng in the north to Eluanbi in the south, offering excellent vistas. Who rides the saddle out of the dust’s whip: Refers to Saddle Mountain, located at the southern foot of Saddle Mountain in South Bay, which was a rich whaling spot during the Japanese colonial period. The mighty town commands the southeastern half of the sky: Refers to Guanshan, also known as Gaoshanyan, composed of coral reef rock. The most famous scenery of Guanshan is the sunset at Guanshan, where the sky and sea are bathed in crimson at dusk.
Scenery of the Township - Filming Location of the Movie "Cape No. 7"
Townscapes - Fishing Boat Scenery
