Where Is Dongpu
Dongpu is a Bunun tribe famous for its hot spring bathing and mountain scenery. Located on the bank of Chenyoulan Creek, about 1120 meters above sea level, the spring source is in the foothills of Wangxiang Mountain on the east side. The spring quality is carbonated with a pH of 7.7 and a temperature of about 53 degrees. The water is clear and flowing all year round. The spring water comes from the valley Gushing out naturally emerges from the cracks in the rock and the sandstone layer, presenting a landscape of boiling heat. It is said that the hot springs in this area have the effects of fatigue, health promotion, and beauty. The spring water is then diverted to hotels and restaurants to provide tourists with hot spring experience.
Dongpu Attractions
Batong Gate Old Trail
The Batongguan Ancient Trail is about 4.3 kilometers from the trailhead to the Yunlong Suspension Bridge, and you can experience the magnificence of nature without applying for an entry permit. As you walk along the trail, you can see the Bunun tribe hidden in the mountains, the road cut into the cliff, the endless mountain peaks, and the Yunlong Waterfall cascading down. The first half of the trail is relatively steep, while the second half is relatively gentle, and it takes about 5 to 6 hours to finish the trail. Photo Credit： IG@lindaslut5566
Shuanglong Waterfalls Rainbow Suspension Bridge
The Shuanglong Waterfalls Rainbow Suspension Bridge is built over the Shuanglong Waterfalls Canyon at a height of 110 meters. It takes a little courage to cross the beautiful Rainbow Suspension Bridge and enjoy the unique and magnificent view of the canyon. The Shuanglong Suspension Bridge is a ladder-style bridge with 420 steps, painted in seven colors, spanning the majestic valley and deep forest, just like a giant dragon with seven-colored scales.
Dongpu Hot Spring
Located at the foot of Yushan, Dongpu Hot Spring has been famous for its sodium bicarbonate springs, commonly known as "Beauty Soup" since the Japanese rule era. The businesses in the area offer a variety of hot spring facilities to meet the needs of every visitor, from open-air public pools with a view of the beautiful mountains to hot springs or cold springs for spa treatments, or a private space in a private hot spring house. Dongpu is also a Bunun tribe, so while enjoying the hot springs, visitors may also want to try some authentic indigenous food!
Liou Plum Farm
Located in Nantou Xinyi Township, the Liou Palm Farm has been cultivating plum trees since the Japanese rule period, and has been transformed into a tourist and leisure plum garden since the plum was produced for export. During the blooming season, the snow-white plum blossoms in full bloom resemble the white snow on the mountain, making it a beautiful sight to see.
Wusonglun Tourism Plum Garden
The best time to visit Usonglun, one of the three secret places for plum blossom viewing, is in winter. In late winter and early spring, snow-like plum blossoms are hanging on the branches, and a picturesque landscape is constructed with mountains as the background and plum blossoms, paths and ponds as the main body. The fragrance of the plum blossoms and the crisp birds' voices adorn the landscape, making it a fairyland like no other. When you come to Usonglun, you can find a quiet pavilion, sit down and enjoy a cup of tea and food, and spend a leisurely
Yunlong Waterfall
The Yunlong Waterfall is located 4.3 kilometers from the Batongguan Ancient Trail. The waterfall is divided into three levels, with a height difference of over 100 meters. When visitors walk through the shady forest path to reach this place, they can see the dragon-like figure of the waterfall, plunging straight down to the Chenyulan Creek below, its abundant water splashing up, which makes the summer heat disappear. Many visitors bring food to picnic here and enjoy the cool feeling brought by Yunlong Waterfall. Credit: IG@wenwen88520
Ruri Shini Lights of Glaze Trail Park
The glass suspension bridge is about 54 meters high, and from the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery of Nantou. After entering the park, you will walk along the footpath, passing by 100-year old Autumn maple trees, 200-year old mango trees, human-faced rocks, monkey caves, etc. Finally, you will arrive at the glass suspension bridge, which is constructed by red and blue ropes and transparent glass bridge deck.
Caopingding Yushan Tourism Tea Garden
Caopingding Yushan Tourism Tea Garden is a small village located along the central cross-island highway and is famous for its oolong tea plantation. There are more than 3,000 cherry blossoms of various species and the rare white cherry blossoms. During the flowering season every year, the cherry blossoms of various species compete with each other and decorate this beautiful community together with plum and peach blossoms. In addition to the aromatic oolong tea and the tea-making process, there are also a variety of food options in the community, so you can enjoy a feast under the flowers and trees.
Xinyi Plum Factory
Xinyi Plum Factory includes a souvenir hall, a farmers' association brewery, and a courier station. Among them, the souvenir hall sells plum products developed by the farmers' association and cute liquors designed to take advantage of the lives of the indigenous people, the most famous of which is the Marasan from the movie "Cape No. 7"! You can also go to the winery to taste the special wine developed by the farmer's association, or go to the heritage display area on the second floor of the station to learn about the indigenous culture. If you are visiting during the plum
Feng Hill Tourism Grape Farm
As long as you pass through the Fengqiu area of the Zhongheng Highway, you can see a large area of vineyards. The Kyoho grapes in paper bags are carefully taken care of by the farmers, and the climate and soil quality here are suitable, making Fengqiu grapes synonymous with high quality. Whenever the harvest season comes, clusters of fruitful purple fruits are waiting for tourists to come and experience the picking. The sweet and full fruits satisfy the taste buds of every tourist.
FengGuiDou Plum Blossom Park
Nantou Xinyi Township is famous for its plum trees, among which there are many plum trees in the Fengguidou Plum Garden, which occupies a large area and is relatively old. The plum trees here are proud and elegant, and the snow-colored plum blossoms and the snow on the top of Yushan in the distance form an elegant and beautiful scene. In addition to enjoying the plum blossoms in Fengguidou, if you are lucky, you can also meet the exhibition and sale held by the farmers' association, where the high-quality competition tea, grapes and plum by-products of Xinyi Township are gathered
Fu-tzu Cliff (Donpu Cliff)
The Fu-tzu Cliff is a rare weathered terrain landscape, and after a trail is created along the crumbling wall, you can enter the Batongguan ancient trail. The unpaved, primitive sandy trail is almost one-way in width. In the past, this area was often rocky due to the fragile shale geology, but in recent years, management and the erection of guardrails and ropes have reduced the risk of passage, making it suitable for hikers who like a little challenge.
Travel Guide
Q&A
- Driving: National Highway No. 3-Mingjian Interchange-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 3-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 16-Provincial Highway and Taiwan Line 21-Xiangdao Tou Line 60.
- Public transportation: Take the Taiwan Railway and get off at Shuili Station-transfer to Taiwan Haoxing 6732, 6734 Dongpu Line and get off at Dongpu Station.
Dongpu Hot Spring was built during the Japanese Occupation period. It is famous for its sodium bicarbonate spring commonly known as “Beauty Soup.” Rainbow Falls, Valley of Love, and the cliffs of the father-in-law, Yunlong Falls, and Otome Falls on the Batongguan Ancient Road.
Source: Travel King
The 2021 Dongpu Hot Spring Season will be held from November 13th to December 5th. Everyone is welcome to come to Dongpu to have a nice hot spring bath, experience the food and the beautiful scenery, and hope that the beauty of Dongpu’s original village will leave unforgettable memories for tourists.
The bath time should not be too long each time, preferably within 15 minutes. Soaking for too long will dry the skin, overload the heart, dilate blood vessels, and easily cause cardiovascular or cerebrovascular emergencies. It is recommended that after 15 minutes of soaking in the soup, get up slowly and rest for a while, and add water.
