Baihe Dist.

Liantan is located in the northmost of Baihe District in Tainan City. It is the place of origin of Baihe lotus flowers. With the Bajiang River in the north and across from the Shuishang Township in Chiayi, it occupies an area of 3.62km2. Liantan and Guangan were the true places of origin of the lotus flowers from Baihe. Liantan as a high yield of lotus flowers, particularly in the northeast of Sishijiucong and Tianyang of Liantan, where lotus flowers are everywhere, spectacular.  Marshes, ponds, and muddy coils favoring lotus growth are often found in the mixed soil plain.

Looking afar toward Guanzi Valley from Baihe or the nearby alluvium, the Zhentou Mountain looking like a pillow is in sight. Due to mining and rainwater washing, there are three large washing marks on the cliff. As they are very clear, some called them three dragons. The entire mountain is formed by limestone. It was originally the lens-shaped limestone in a argillaceous sandstone layer.

The Liuchong Riverbank Park is located at the confluence of the Sanchong River, the Liuchong River, and Jiuchong River. Through the concerted remediation effort of the Baihe District Office, it is the most complete natural riverbank park. When visiting to the Liuchong Riverbank Park, visitors should not miss the Liuchongxi community. With well preservation of considerable plain indigenous culture, there are lots of artefacts, both Han and plain indigenous artefacts. The Liuchong River has abundant water, thus attracting plain indigenous people to settle in site.

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The renowned view that has come to be known as the “Dendrobium cascade” is situated at the Xizhou tribe of Hungs in Baihe District of Tainan. It came into existence when a retired resident by the name of Wu Ju-Cheng (former employee of Taiwan Salt Company) became interested in the cultivation of orchids. He came up with the idea to grow dendrobium on an old longan tree in his home. As the flowers were cultivated together, when they reach full bloom in April during the floral season, the sight of the flowers resemble the view of a running cascade, and hence the name.

In the Japanese Colonial Time, it is said that injured or sick soldiers liked to visit Guanziling to recuperate. After soaking in the hot spring water and recovering their energy, they would train by walking up and down the steep steps.

As Tainan has a warm climate and every season is like spring, it’s hard to see a mountainside covered in red maple leaves in winter. However, such scenes can be enjoyed at Hongye Park(紅葉公園) in Guanziling. At this higher elevation where the temperatures are lower, the leaves of deciduous trees turn from green to red. The romantic scene of Hongye Park filled with yellow and red can be seen usually in late December and the park is a must-visit place for many winter tourists. Walking through the maple trees after enjoying a hot spring bath is very romantic.

Situated in the foothills of Mt. Zhentou in Baihe District(白河區枕頭山麓), Dasian Temple(大仙寺) is nicknamed “old temple.” Built during the 40th year of the reign of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in 1701, it enshrines Sakyamuni, San Bao Fo Zu (Three Treasure Buddha), Guanyin Bodhisattva and Di Zang Wang Ksitigarbha(地藏王菩薩) and also has the ashes of the founding priest for tourists to worship. Dasian Temple is a Municipal Heritage Sites. It is also a temple of one of the nine schools of Buddhism in Taiwan.

Baihe reservoir (白河水庫), built in 1965, sits like an emerald at the base of Guanziling Mountain (關子嶺山) in a beautiful mountain lake setting. Inside the park, the forest provides dense shade, and the water's surface ripples bluish green. Strolling in the area's fresh air, tourists will feel the coolness of the lake on the breeze, and the gentle hill at the shore gives a wide field of view. In the early morning, egrets and other water birds can be spotted foraging at the water's edge, returning to the trees at dusk to roost.

Baihe(白河)’s lotus fields can be seen all over the district. However, to see a host of lotuses in one place, Lotus Park(蓮花公園) is the place to for. The park has trails and other facilities, including a car park and toilets, making a visit very convenient. Visitors are presented with a magnificent sea of lotuses. When a breeze comes, the entire lotus field rises and falls gently like waves on the sea. The best place to view the lotuses is from the pavilion at the center of Lotus Pond.