Travel Date: 2021/03/08
Sun-Link-Sea Forest and Nature Resort (杉林溪森林生態渡假園區)
We woke up early at 7 AM to make the drive from Shanhua, Tainan to ShanLinXi Forest Recreation Area in Nantou. It took us about 2.5 hours, and we arrived at 10 AM.
The entrance fee for adults is 250 NT, and children under 6 years old can enter for free. Additionally, there is a parking fee of 100 NT. The bus fare for the round trip to Songlong Waterfall is 80 NT. The trail is approximately 4 km long. During our visit last October, the waterfall was the main attraction. However, since it's cherry season now (although we weren't sure where exactly the cherry trees are located), we still took the bus to the waterfall. There was no water at this time, so visiting the Flower Center would be sufficient. Cherry trees grow along the river from the visitor center to the hotel area, spanning about 1 km.
Many people were wearing jackets even though it was 17 degrees Celsius. However, during sunny moments, it felt very comfortable without heavy clothing. On our way back, we decided to walk from the waterfall to the flower center, which was about 1 km away. We arrived around 11 AM, and the weather was still beautiful with a clear blue sky. We saw tulips in bloom, as well as magnolia trees and a few white and pink cherry trees. We took the bus back and made a stop near the hotel where the cherry trail begins. Unfortunately, it had become very foggy by that time, and there was no more sun at noon.
See also: ShanLinXi Maple Season
See also: ShanLinXi Cherry Blossom
See also: Songlong Rock Waterfall
Songlong Waterfall (松瀧岩瀑布)
The natural cave next to the waterfall is known as "Songlong Rock." It is primarily made of sandstone and has been shaped by thermal expansion and weathering. The flat top of the cave features inverted columnar stalactites. The combined effects of erosion, cutting, and water infiltration over the years have resulted in the formation of waterfalls, caves, river ditches, and rugged boulders. This creates a magnificent and picturesque landscape, earning Songlong Falls the title of "The First Scenery of Cedar Creek." Some parts of the uneven ceiling are home to swallows, and it is a spectacular sight to see the swallows flying in and around the cave.
Songlong Rock Waterfall is widely acclaimed as the "Best Scenery of Shan Lin Xi" due to its majestic and beautiful landscape. During the rainy season, the waterfall cascades, splashes, and thunders, creating countless breathtaking scenes and atmospheres.
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