Townscape Introduction
The scenery along the ancient city of Hengchun is captivating. In addition to enjoying the views of San Tai Mountain and Huo Tou Mountain, as well as admiring the ancient city gates and walls, there are also historical sites like the century-old old street, Betel Nut Street, and the Eight Sights of Hengchun to explore, making the town of Hengchun, located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, full of ancient charm and evoking a sense of nostalgia. The Eight Sights of Hengchun: Named after a poem of eight scenes written by General Liang Yan during the Qing Dynasty, the poem describes: "Cat Nose, Turtle Snake standing by the sea, San Tai towering into the clouds. Dragon’s roar changes the moon at the heart of the pond; Tiger’s roar is clear, smoke at the mountain mouth. Plowing back home by the cow's back on the country path, who rides the saddle, out with the dust and whip. The thousand-year cave seals the prince's laurel, dominating the southeastern half of the sky." Cat Nose, Turtle Snake standing by the sea: Refers to "Cat Nose Head," named because coral reef rock is eroded by waves, resembling a cat crouched over the sea; due to its location at the intersection of the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel, the winds and waves are variable, often creating spectacular scenes of waves crashing against the coast. Turtle Mountain and Snake Mountain appear to stand against each other near the seaport by the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. San Tai towering into the clouds: Refers to San Tai Mountain, which can be seen from the east gate of Hengchun Ancient City, showing three connected peaks, hence the name San Tai Mountain. Dragon’s roar changes the moon at the heart of the pond: Refers to Long Luan Pond, which covers an area of 175 hectares, making it the largest inland lake in the Hengchun Peninsula area. The vast lake surface and reflections of the blue sky or evening glow create the most captivating landscapes. The thousand-year cave seals the prince's laurel: Refers to Monkey Cave Mountain; it is located next to the west gate and is a coral reef rock rising 20 meters high, originally a habitat for monkeys, hence the name Monkey Cave Mountain. Tiger’s roar is clear, smoke at the mountain mouth: Refers to Huo Tou Mountain. Plowing back home by the cow's back on the country path: Refers to Chi Niu Ridge, a plateau outside the east gate of Hengchun, formed by uplifted coral reef limestone, offering a bird's eye view of the Hengchun Valley Plain, extending from Che Cheng to Eluanbi with excellent visibility. Who rides the saddle, out with the dust and whip: Refers to Ma'an Mountain, located at the southern foot of Ma'an Mountain in Nan Wan, which was a rich whaling ground during the Japanese era. Dominating the southeastern half of the sky: Refers to Guan Shan, also known as Gao Shan Yan, composed of coral reef rocks. The most famous view of Guan Shan is the sunset at Guan Shan, where the sky and sea are bathed in a beautiful red glow at dusk.
Town scenery - filming location of the movie Cape No. 7
Townscape - Fishing Boat Scenery
