Taiwan, the largest island in China, has given birth to countless natural wonders. She is like a shining pearl, embedded in the vast sea on the edge of the East Asian continent. High mountains, winding streams, lakes and mountains, and dark valleys make up the unique geographical features of this island. If you taste it carefully, it is not difficult to find that every inch of Taiwan's mountains and rivers contains beautiful natural landscapes and profound cultural connotations. For example, the island's tallest mountain, longest river, largest lake and most spectacular canyon are masterpieces of the perfect combination of nature and people.
Today, we travel through the mountains and valleys of Taiwan and enjoy the supreme style of the island's four natural wonders. Let's explore the wonders of nature while also appreciating the wisdom of local people and the environment in harmony. Seek the gifts of nature among the mountains and rivers, and feel the warmth of humanistic edification on the waves. Let's face the wind and walk into the exploration and appreciation of the beauty of Taiwan.
The first mountain: Yushan is majestic and tall, and the peak of the world is Lingyun
Yushan Mountain is located in the central mountain range of Taiwan and is the highest peak in eastern China. She stands tall in the clouds, towering and upright, like a majestic and handsome fighter, guarding the pearl-like pearl of the whole Taiwan.
The main peak of Yushan is 3952 meters above sea level, straight into the sky, and the peaks are ringed. Looking from the foot of the mountain, the peaks are magnificent, the spirit is majestic, and the clouds and mist surround it, like a mighty and inviolable god. And climbing to the top and looking into the distance, it is a different view. The wisps of mist in the sky swirled and drifted between the mountain peaks, like the clothes of immortals. As far as the eye can see, verdant pine and cypress forests and rugged steep ditches form a magnificent and strange picture. The mountain peaks are also entrenched in the clouds like felt dragons, as if sleeping and waking up.
The mountain guide told me that the area near the main peak of Yushan is covered with snow all year round, and the climate is very cold, so you can enjoy the rare scenery of the snow even in the middle of summer. The climb from the foothills to the main peak takes about 1-2 days, and the journey is arduous but the scenery is pleasant. Along the way, there are dense alpine vegetation and the air is fresh and pleasant, making you feel like you are in a fairyland. Occasionally, the white mist is crossing, and it is like the smoke of the fairy township, which makes people feel refreshed and happy. When you are tired of walking, you can also quench your thirst in the clear spring of the mountain stream, which is cool and sweet, and it is really delicious in the world. The panoramic view, the peaks are exquisite, the clouds and smoke are swirling, like a three-dimensional three-dimensional picture scroll slowly unfolding in front of you, and it is beautiful.
The peaks and peaks of Yushan are majestic, and the bearing is extraordinary, which can be called the crown of the highest landscape in Taiwan. Since ancient times, countless tourists have set foot in Yushan Mountain to absorb the magical fragrance of nature. At the same time, it is also a sacred place for Taiwan's aboriginal people, who regard it as a habitat for their souls. The beauty of Yushan is not only contained in its myriad appearances, but also in its indisputable and proud responsibility and reverence for nature.
The first river: the muddy water stream crisscrosses the east and west, and the wisps of streams run all things
Turbidity Creek originates from the southern foot of Hehuan Mountain in the central mountain range, from south to west, crisscrossing east and west through Xiluo into the Taiwan Strait, always accompanied by Taiwan's civilization and development. This long river, known as the "Mother River of Taiwan", carries the splendid civilization of the land of Taiwan from its origin to its confluence into the sea.
The muddy water stream is surging and flowing, and the banks are full of plain oases and idyllic villages. Even in urban areas, fishing boats can often be seen sailing on the river, and fishermen catching fish from the stream. As far as the eye can see, the stream is integrated with buildings, farmland, and fishing villages, telling the wisdom of the local people to live in harmony with nature.
Tracing up the stream, the stream surrounds the terraces, canyons, and mountains, and there are many changes. Some sections of the river flow rapidly, and the stream hits the pebbles on both banks, making a rustling sound like the whisper of nature. Some sections of the river are slowly twisting and turning, sparkling, like a mirror, taking in the green mountain villages and white clouds on both sides of the river, which is beautiful. From time to time, you will encounter some thin streams, gurgling out of the jungle of green trees and red flowers, which are cool and sweet, and are supplied to the villages along the way.
From early morning to sunset, the Muddy Water Creek presents a completely different scenery. In the early morning, the surface of the stream is often covered with a light veil of mist; In the evening, the orange sunset turns the river golden yellow, and the stream sparkles with a mesmerizing water. As the night falls, the starry sky casts bright spots on the river, like a Milky Way, like stepping into a charming dreamland.
Everyone who has been to Turbid Water Creek is inevitably shocked by the splendid cultural landscape nurtured by this river. It not only has a long-standing fishing and farming culture, but also contains the soul beliefs of the aboriginal people. The locals regard the river as the source of life, nourishing everything here and carrying their lives and beliefs. When we wander by the stream and listen to the bubbling whisper of the flowing water, it seems that we can truly feel the vigorous vitality of the land of Taiwan.
The first lake: Sun Moon Lake, thousands of waves, rippling moon
In Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan Province, about the center of Nantou County, there is such a superb view of lakes and mountains - Sun Moon Lake. It is like a clear mirror, taking in the surrounding verdant mountains, the lake is rippling, sparkling, and the light gauzy mist sometimes lingers on the surface of the lake, forming a dreamlike ink painting.
Sun Moon Lake is formed by the fault and collapse basin of Yushan and Alishan by accumulating water, it is independent and surrounded by mountains, forming a unique topographical style. When the boat cruises on the lake, the lake water is like a mirror, reflecting the verdant mountains and white clouds on both sides, and the lake and mountains reflect each other, which is beautiful. As far as the eye can see, the surrounding mountains are graceful, undulating, like a fairy about to wake up, charming and charming under the shroud of mist and light veil. Occasionally, a breeze blows, rolling up the lake waves, and the mountains and lakes shine in the sparkling waves.
In the midst of the lake, Sun Moon Lake is blessed with unique natural resources and splendid cultural landscapes. The villages along the lake are scattered with fishermen and indigenous tribes, built along the mountains and rivers. Fishing boats weave through the mist, and fishermen hold bamboo poles and cast nets to catch fish as they slowly sail towards the rising sun. The terraced rice fields are scattered between the cottages, and the green ears of rice sway in the wind, like a picture of the life of a farmer. Standing on the shore of the lake, in the bursts of fishing songs and birdsong, it is like entering a paradise-like fairyland.
For Taiwanese people, Sun Moon Lake is not only a natural beauty, but also a holy place in their minds. The indigenous people of the region regard it as a gift from God, a source of faith and life. Among the tribes on the shores of Sun Moon Lake, they have passed down their unique lifestyle and rich cultural heritage from generation to generation, with the lake as their companion. Man and nature have achieved the most harmonious symbiosis here, and the lakes and mountains are pregnant with splendid cultural heritage.
The first scene: Taroko soars and flies to the immortals, and the mountains and gorges block the long wind
If the Jade Mountain represents the majestic and majestic mountains of Taiwan, the Turbid Water Creek has a long history of Taiwanese civilization, and the Sun Moon Lake highlights the beauty of Taiwan's lakes and mountains to the fullest, then the Taroko Gorge pushes the majestic scenery of Taiwan's treasure island to a new height.
Taroko Canyon is located in the lower reaches of Liwu Creek in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan Province, with peaks and peaks, known as the Three Gorges of Treasure Island, and the crown of the Eight Scenic Spots of Treasure Island.
Walking into the canyon, the first thing that catches your eye is the towering mountains on both sides. The thrilling hanging rock cliffs, like sharp swords, stand and rise, cutting out a series of natural canyon cliffs. In the meantime, wandering in such a steep terrain, I can't help but feel the excitement and thrilling of the heart. And when you climb high and look into the distance, the towering peaks stand in the clouds like a coiled dragon and a crouching tiger, and the bearing is extraordinary. From the top-down perspective, you can see the entire Taroko Canyon at a glance, which makes people feel like they are in the sky.
The Taroko Gorge tour is nearly 20 kilometers long, and the terrain changes along the way. Or the undulating cliffs, or the dark and winding canyons. There are some waterfalls scattered between the canyons, and the mountain streams are stacked on top of each other, and they flow down into streams. Sunlight slanted into the canyon from the clouds, circulating in the mist and clouds. A hand-carved walkway winds its way through a verdant forest and exposed rock walls, making you feel like you're in a paradise.
The majestic and deep Taroko Gorge makes people feel the strange and mysterious creation of nature. But in addition to the remarkable natural landscapes, it also contains a rich cultural history. Along the way, it is not difficult to see some of the mountain tribes, who have lived in this land surrounded by mountains for generations, and have maintained a harmonious relationship with nature. At the same time, there are also many engineering miracles in the canyon, such as the remains of arch bridges and rock tunnels, etc., which have witnessed the arduous reclamation history of the ancestors on this land.
epilogue
The majesty of the Jade Mountain, the longevity of the turbid water stream, the dream-like dream of the Sun Moon Lake, and the majesty of Taroko have jointly written a brilliant chapter in the gift of nature on the treasure island of Taiwan, which is pregnant with precious civilization. Walking through the mountains and valleys, it is not difficult to see how the natural landscape of the mountains and rivers is perfectly integrated with the local cultural heritage. Taiwan is pregnant with the key humanistic wisdom accumulated from generation to generation, and it is like a museum, which treasures the hospitable humanity, ancient beliefs and traditions, and the concept of harmonious coexistence and environmental protection.