I always spend a lot of time searching for interesting places on Google Maps. It saves me from having to search for nearby attractions every time we go somewhere. When I first saw the name "Xiaoyehliu," I immediately thought of Yehliu Geopark, which is an amazing place in my opinion. However, I was quite disappointed after visiting Xiaoyehliu. There were some rocks, but not as many or as beautiful as those on the northern coast. Nevertheless, we did get to try some different flavors of ice cream there, like roselle and sugar apple. I love trying new ice cream flavors!
1. Jialulan: 950台東縣台東市台11線加路蘭遊憩區
Jialulan (加路蘭海岸)
"Galalan" is a famous Ami tribe in Taitung County and a branch of Wawan. The area was originally an abandoned soil dumping area when the Air Force built the Zhihang base airport. After planning and development by the East Tube Office, it became the current "Galulan Recreation Area." There are various native plants in the area, including Magnolia, Manjusri, Cuiyu Agave, Qiongma, Huangwen Wannian, Red Thorn, orchids, coconut palms, saliva, slate, and more.
See also: Dulan Archeological Site
Xiaoyehliu (小野柳)
Xiaoyehliu (小野柳) is located in the northern part of Fugang fishing port and is one of the scenic spots on the eastern coast. It is called Xiaoyehliu because it resembles the terrain and rocks of Yehliu Geopark. The park features a tourist center, shops, camping areas, and seaside walks. Apart from enjoying the different rock formations and the ocean view, on clear days, you can see up to about 33 kilometers.
The landscape of Xiaoyehliu is the result of ocean and crustal changes. After crustal uplift and thousands of years of erosion by the ocean, it has created unique rock formations such as tofu rock and honeycomb rock that attract visitors' attention. The weathering of the rock formations has resulted in various shapes, with the big eye frog, camel stone, and turtle lava being the most famous. From May to October, the "Night Visiting Ono Liu" event allows visitors to learn about the nighttime ecological environment of Xiaoyeliu, including the hermit crabs that live there.
At Xiaoyehliu, you can also visit the visitor center to learn about the evolution and changes in the ecology of the area. The coast of Xiaoyehliu is a sedimentary deposit between thick sandstone and thin mudstone. Due to changes in the geological structure, there are huge sand shales, coral reefs, and irregularities on the surface. The landscape has been eroded by waves for many years, forming clear geometric lines and showcasing fascinating geological phenomena, including slanting ridges, honeycomb rocks, turtle vertices, tofu rocks, and scorpion rocks. It's like a natural sculpture park.
Camping is also available here. Each camping area is equipped with barbecue stands, picnic tables and chairs, water and electricity facilities, as well as toilets and shower rooms. It's a high-quality campsite with excellent facilities and a beautiful environment.
There weren't many food shops open around the area, but you can also try some ice cream there. Two scoops cost only 40NTD, and they had flavors that I had never seen before, like custard apple and roselle.
See also: Yehliu Geopark
Shanyuan beach (杉原海水浴場)
It used to be the only bathing beach in the county and has widely distributed coral reefs in its waters. The beach has soft, fine sand and a wide, flat terrain. The water is crystal clear. The coastal area is rich and diverse in terms of ecology, and you can often find traces of amphibians. However, due to severe erosion caused by the Pacific Ocean and illegal hotel construction, the coastline has been gradually reduced and the ecological balance of the original flora and fauna has been disrupted.
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