Hayouxi - A Gift from the Typhoon to the Earth (Taiwan)

Hayouxi is located in Wutai, Pingtung, and was discovered as a fjord after the 88 Typhoon changed the landscape. Its feature is the colorful rocks, a natural palette that always surprises you. Since you can only reach the colorful rocks during the dry season, Hayouxi is only open from January to April each year. In addition to needing a permit to enter Dawu Mountain, you also need to apply to enter Hayouxi, with a daily limit of 400 people. It has become a popular spot for river tracing in recent years. We departed from Changhua by tour bus, transferred to a minibus at Shimen Transfer Station in Pingtung, passed through Sandimen and Wutai, and stayed overnight at the Shen Mountain Tribe. The next morning, we took a Volkswagen nine-seater to Ailiao North Creek, then switched to a modified 4WD Delica. The 4WD vehicle drove through the valley, crossing the water and bumping along for over an hour before we finally reached the starting point. It was an amazing experience. The local indigenous people have planned it very well, with indigenous safety guards and rope protection all the way to the colorful rocks. It is forbidden to go alone because the river is fast-flowing and rescue is difficult. You must apply for a group activity to pass. Don't think about driving a jeep here on your own. If you don't believe it, there's a Mercedes G500 that was washed away by the water, now a pile of scrap metal and a popular spot on the riverbed. The indigenous guides say that besides the Harvest Festival, they don't fish in Hayouxi, out of respect for the river and gratitude for the food. The fish in the river are big and fat, and so tame that they bump into your feet. So cute. Tracing the river from Ailiao North Creek to Hayouxi to admire the wonders of nature, all you can do is marvel. Unfortunately, I couldn't capture its beauty in photos; it can only be described as 'seeing is believing.' This year, the water level is higher, so we couldn't reach the innermost part to touch the rock wall. They say that what you see this year might not be visible next year. If the heavens decide to erase the path, this year might be the last time to see the colorful rock wall. Only heaven knows.