East Coast National Scenic Area

South of the Tropic of Cancer marker is the tropical climate zone while and the north of it is the subtropical climate zone. Due to the high humidity and abundant rainfall, this area has dense forests and is rich in flora and fauna.

The two odd Dafengfeng rocks are located at the junction of Hualien and Taitung, adjacent to the Tropic of Cancer landmark. It is easy to get there.

From the 73-km marker on Provincial Highway 11, walk to the beach in front of the Pakelang Boathouse, where you can see a pleated skirt-like, tower-shaped andesite. Walk up along the hexagonal joints. The top of the rock looking like a crater is a volcanic neck formed by lava passing through. The other rock is columnar andesite, with rectangular and hexagonal rocks lined up and many kinds of ferns growing on it.

This is a rare wild lily habitat on the East Coast. When walking in this area, please pay attention to the wild lily seedlings that look like weeds.

Balaeluan Creek means "division" in the Amis language. As the estuary is next to the Tropic of Cancer marker, the creek happens to be the dividing line between tropical and subtropical zones.
Balaeluan Creek has not been reclaimed and developed, so it could retain its most pristine and natural features and its extremely rich ecological resources, such as muntjacs, Taiwan moles, red-bellied tree squirrels, LaTouche's frogs, common Chinese tree frogs, stag beetles.
The estuary of the creek is directly connected to the sea and therefore is a special environment where seawater and freshwater blend. It is particularly suitable for migratory fish, shrimps, and crabs to thrive. As a result, many precious aquatic species, such as hairy crabs, pea crabs, mitten crabs, freshwater shrimps, giant mottled eels, monk gobies, and flagtails. It is an excellent place to observe migratory fish, shrimps, and crabs here. In summer and autumn, tens of thousands of young mitten crabs finding their way back home to their previous generation is a magnificent and breathtaking view.
In order to protect the environment of Sanfu Creek, Jingpu villagers established the Balaeluan Creek Protection Association in 1999. Almost all residents participated in the protection work so that the ecological resources of Sanfu Creek were kept intact. If you would like to visit this creek, it is recommended that you contact the Protection Association in advance. Balaeluan Creek Protection Association, Jingpu Village, Fengbin Township, Hualien County: 03-8781274

Accessible facilities are available here. Please refer to the map.