The park's name translates to 'Sun Link Sea' as a play on the Chinese pronunciation of the region's original name, Shanyuan.
The Songlong Rock Waterfall creates a massive natural cavern behind the curtain of falling water due to erosion.
The park maintains a massive, indoor flower display center designed to sustain blooms regardless of external weather conditions.
The site hosts a rare population of endemic Formosan blue magpies and other mountain bird species.
The elevation results in frequent heavy mountain mists, which are integrated into the park's landscape aesthetic.
The area was once a logging operation before being repurposed for ecological tourism and conservation.
Sun-Link-Sea is a high-altitude forest recreation area located at an elevation between 1,600 and 1,800 meters in the Xitou region of Nantou. The landscape is defined by its dramatic waterfalls, most notably the Songlong Rock Waterfall which cascades over a limestone cave formation. The park features an extensive network of cedar and cypress forest trails suitable for diverse fitness levels. Botanical attractions include seasonal floral displays, particularly hydrangea and tulip festivals that rotate throughout the year. The education center provides historical and biological context regarding the park's transition from a logging site to a conservation area. Visitors can observe wild birds and endemic plant species preserved in the mid-elevation temperate rainforest environment. The park occupies a unique microclimate that remains significantly cooler than the surrounding lowlands year-round.
The viewing platform inside the cavern behind the Songlong Rock Waterfall.
Bring a light waterproof jacket as the mist and proximity to waterfalls cause damp conditions.
Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear to navigate the wooden boardwalks and natural stone trails.
Utilize the shuttle bus service within the park to bypass the steepest inclines if you have limited time.
Attempting to traverse the entire trail system on foot without utilizing the internal shuttle if you are not accustomed to steep mountain hiking.
The park remains open year-round, though some trails may be temporarily restricted during heavy rain or typhoon alerts.
Stay on marked trails to protect sensitive forest floor vegetation and minimize noise to preserve the wildlife environment.
