Point : Yantzkou (Swallows' Grottos) |
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Yantzkou refers to the wonderful views of the countless small grottos in the marble cliff. The cliff is on Central Cross-Island Highway, about 500 meters from the Jinheng Park. If peeking through the cliff gaps, you can see numerous grottos in the cliff beyond. Water eroded the cliff and thus the grottos were formed, in which now swallows build their nests. Hundreds of swallows tweet, as one falls, another rises, what more wonders does nature has to offer?
Because of the erosion of the passing Liwu River, after a long time, the valley changed to the U shape with steep cliffs at both sides. Several devious tunnels were excavated here during the pavement of Central Cross-Island Highway. Visitors could walk through the tunnels, enjoy the stream below the cliffs, and watch the swallows fly at the other end. Standing on this marvellous landscape, you cant help but admire the profound greatness of nature and manpower.
It is a pity that the excessive number of visitors scared the swallows away, and only the cave views are left for awe.
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,Sioulin Township,Hualien County,Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
1. Go along No.8 Provincial Route from Dungshr Taitung or Taroko Hualien, you can reach Baiyang Waterfall.
2. Yantzkou lies next to the 190.9-kilometer mark of Central Cross-Island Highway.
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