The First Twilight of New Year - Sansiantai

BY OWEN KU NOVEMBER 9 , 2018

Sanxiantai (Terrace of the three Immortals) is a rock formation off the east coast of Taitung that is a popular stop for tourists heading up the coast.

"If you want to enjoy the sunrise in Taitung, Sanxiantai is the best choice." said Mr. Gu, who lives in Chenggong, Taitung.

Sanxiantai was formed by offshore islets and coral reefs. The island has an odd stone distribution, among them are three huge rocks. The story of these three rocks is from the legend of Lu Dong Bin, Li Tie Jing, and He Xian Gu, which is about three immortals that landed on this island.

Before the eight-arched bridge was built, visitors who wanted to visit Sanxiantai had to wait for the ebb tide and wade across. The island is surrounded by coral reefs.

Also related to the legend of Sanxiantai are other sites on the island, such as Xianjian Gorge and Hehuan Cave. These and other natural wonders on the island, such as ditches, basin caves, and sea walls, were caused by seawater erosion and weathering.

Due to the lack of human disturbance, special coastal plants such as Lintou, Taiwan’s Magnificent Date Palms, White water tree, and Concanavalin can be seen everywhere on this island. They are important bases for the study of coastal plant ecology and are listed as nature reserves.

"Before I went to Sanxiantai, I thought it was only the first place to see the sunrise in Taiwan,” said Charles, a traveler from Taipei. “However, after my trip to Taitung, I found that Sanxiantai was not only a scenic spot, but also a magnificent beach. I enjoyed seeing and feeling the beauty of the place."



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