A thousand-year tribal myth, the Blue Tears, and the most beautiful hidden paradise — a breathtaking wonder.

By MOOK Travel Christopher / Compiled Report

Taiwan’s Hualien-Taitung region lies on a tectonic fault line, boasting countless breathtaking natural landscapes. Even with a three-day, two-night trip, you might not be able to see all the scenic spots. In Guangfu Township, Hualien, there is a place voted the most beautiful hidden paradise of 2016 — Lasoyeh Spring. This fairy-tale-like natural wonder features an interaction between springs and wild streams, offering stunning scenery completely untouched by artificial or concrete alterations. The first spring, with its indigo-blue color known as the “Blue Tears,” is heart-shaped with an extraordinarily beautiful water hue, often described by visitors as a color only God could create.

“Lasoyeh” means “pure and sweet water” in the Amis language. The Lasoyeh Spring Ecological Park is located between Dajin Village and Dajin Village in Guangfu Township, covering a total area of 50 hectares with six springs and four wild streams. In summer, the cool stream water and shaded trees make it a favorite spot for locals to swim and escape the heat. Lasoyeh is also famous for the curious sight of water seemingly flowing upwards, with its azure springs and enchanting views both day and night — a hidden paradise the locals take great pride in.

Besides its stunning ecology, Lasoyeh Spring also has a rich mythological story. At the entrance of the spring area, there is a wooden sign introducing the thousand-year-old myth of Lasoyeh, which tells that the six springs are the six tears of a divine bird. This divine bird is referred to by the Amis people as “Dolo,” known in Chinese as the ring-necked pheasant.