By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The famous Battle of Red Cliffs during the Three Kingdoms period and the "Ode to the Red Cliff" written by the great literary figure Su Shi depict the majestic sight of towering cliffs. In fact, Taiwan also has such a spectacle. Located in the Taitung and Nantou regions, the Little Huangshan features cliff terrain formed by tectonic uplift, with jagged rocks rising amid bare yellow earth, resembling a reincarnation of China's Huangshan, truly majestic and imposing. As a result, it attracts crowds and photography enthusiasts eager to check in and take pictures, making it one of Taiwan’s must-photograph secret spots.
The cliffs of Taitung Little Huangshan span up to two kilometers, offering a spectacular view (Image source: Taitung County Government)
Taitung – Little Huangshan and Liji Badlands
Taitung Little Huangshan and Liji Badlands face each other from afar, stretching several kilometers upstream along the creek, also known as Taitung’s Red Cliffs (Image source: Taitung County Government)
Little Huangshan consists of the Piluan Gravel Layer at the end of the Central Mountain Range, part of the Eurasian Plate, serene yet elegant and beautiful (Image source: Taitung County Government)
Liji Badlands, also known as Liji Moon World, have easily weathered muddy and sandy rocks. After being eroded by rainwater, severe soil erosion occurs, leaving no vegetation, creating a barren landscape reminiscent of the moon’s surface (Image source: National Geopark)
Nantou – Little Huangshan Scenic Area
The lesser-known Little Huangshan in Qingshui Creek, Nantou (Image source: Little Huangshan Scenic Area, Zhushan Township, Nantou County)
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