Townscape Introduction
The scenic route along Hengchun Old Town is captivating, not only offering distant views of San Tai Mountain and Huo Tou Mountain, but also allowing visitors to appreciate the ancient city gates and walls. Within Hengchun Township, there are historic streets over a hundred years old, Betel Nut Street, and the Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun to explore, making Hengchun Township, located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, brim with ancient charm, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The Eight Scenic Spots of Hengchun, known as "Hengchun's Eight Views," were inspired by a poem written by Liang Yan, a general during the Qing Dynasty. The poem reads: "At Maobitoud, the turtle and snake stand by the sea, San Tai soars high into the clouds. The dragon's song transforms the rain into the lake's heart, The tiger's roar clears the winds and smoke at the valley's mouth. On the ox's back, bowing to plow the fields along the rural path, Who rides atop the saddle, emerging from the dust with a whip? The thousand-year cave mirrors the deeds of the noble, As the great mountain dominates the southeastern half of the sky." Maobitoud: This area, known as "Maobitou," derives its name from coral reef rocks shaped by turbulent waves, resembling a cat crouching over the sea. Positioned at the confluence of the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel, it is marked by significant changes in winds and currents, often showcasing spectacular waves crashing against the shore. San Tai Mountain: This refers to San Tai Mountain; from the east gate of Hengchun Old Town, three peaks can be seen connected, giving rise to the mountain's name. Long Luan Lake: This refers to Long Luan Lake, which encompasses an area of 175 hectares, the largest inland lake in the Hengchun Peninsula. The vast lake surface reflects the blue sky or evening glow, creating a breathtaking landscape. Monkey Cave Mountain: This refers to Houbian Mountain, located next to the west gate, a coral reef rock rising 20 meters high, formerly a habitat for monkeys, hence the name. Huo Tou Mountain: This refers to Huo Tou Mountain. Chi Niu Ridge: This refers to Chi Niu Ridge, a plateau located outside the east gate of Hengchun, formed by uplifted coral limestone, offering an excellent vantage point to overlook the Hengchun Valley Plain, from Checheng in the north to Eluanbi in the south. Ma'an Mountain: This refers to Ma'an Mountain, located at the southern foot of Ma'an Mountain in Nanwan, which was once a bountiful whaling ground during the Japanese occupation. Guan Mountain: Also known as Gao Shan Yan, Guan Mountain is composed of coral reef rocks, with its most famous sight being the sunset at Guan Mountain, where the sky and ocean are bathed in a brilliant red glow as the sun sets.
Scenic Town - Filming Location of the Movie "Cape No. 7"
Townscape - Fishing Boat Scenery
