The site was originally a coastal defense battery area utilized by the military before being decommissioned.
The trail system incorporates natural sea caves and man-made tunnels that were repurposed from old military bunkers.
The geology of the area is primarily composed of raised coral reef limestone, typical of the island's tectonic history.
The walk provides a clear view of the 'Duziping' intertidal zone, which is a protected habitat for sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
Shanfu Ecological Walk is a coastal trail on Liuqiu Island, Taiwan, constructed within a former military site. The path utilizes abandoned trenches, tunnels, and bunkers, transforming historical defense infrastructure into a public ecological path. It features a limestone landscape shaped by coral reef uplifting, characterized by jagged cliffs and diverse geological formations. Visitors traverse narrow rock tunnels and open-air corridors carved into the limestone terrain. The area serves as a habitat for coastal plants and serves as a vantage point for viewing the surrounding ocean. The walk is part of the island’s broader conservation efforts to protect its unique coral limestone topography.
The mouth of the limestone tunnel looking out toward the ocean and the jagged coastal cliffs.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the uneven limestone ground and narrow tunnel floors.
Bring a hat and high-SPF sunscreen, as much of the trail is exposed to direct tropical sun with minimal overhead shade.
Check the tide charts before visiting, as the adjacent Duziping intertidal zone is only accessible and visible during low tide.
Do not attempt to enter unmarked, unlit cave side-paths as they may be unstable or blocked by vegetation.
Do not touch or collect coral specimens, shells, or marine life; stay on the marked path to prevent erosion.
