Southern Cross-Island Highway 南橫公路

Southern Cross-Island Highway 南橫公路

Introduction 簡介
If you want to enjoy the primitive and natural beauty of this island, to experience the colorful wonders of its mountain scenery, the Southern Cross-Island Highway is your best choice. Since it is far from any population centers, and the public transportation system has not been fully developed, it becomes the least frequented of the island's three major east-west highways. But, to speak from the other side, this also helps to preserve its unspoiled loveliness of nature. It took over four years to construct the highway, which included 61 bridges and 10 tunnels, and the whole project was completed at 1972. During that time, more than 100 brave workers sacrificed their lives so this mountain road could be accomplished. The Southern Cross-Island Highway starts from Peiliao (北寮村) village in Tainan county, then passes over the Central Mountain Range and ends at Tehkao (德高村) village in Taitung county. It is divided into two sections: the western section, from Yuching ( 玉井 ) to Tianchi ( 天池 ), and the eastern section, from Tianchi ( 天池 ) to Haiduan ( 海端 ), which are labeled altogether as No. 20 Provincial Highway on the map. The scenery of the two sections is quite different. The western section is famous for hot springs, stiff valleys and original forests, while the eastern section, cliffs waterfalls and sea of clouds.
西起台南市省道台19號路口，東訖至東縣海端鄉海端村與台9號省道交叉，全長212公里，全線闢建完成於民國六十一年，由於完工後，路基不穩，落石坍坊不斷，一直到八十一年全線舖設柏油，八十二年全線開放管制，並在玉山國家公園積極建設梅山遊憩區，天池步道系統及沿線景觀據點等遊憩設施相繼完成后，遊客逐漸增加，目前已成為新興熱門遊憩路線。南部橫貫公路自台20號109公里梅山口至146公里埡口段，屬於玉山國家公園範圍內，海拔由1014公尺一直上升至埡口大關山隧道海拔2700公尺，沿線具有中、高海拔豐富多樣的森林植被及高山地形景觀。

Scenic Spots風景據點
From Meishan 110k to Yakou 146K of Tai. 20 Highway of Southern Cross-Island Highway is in the range of Yushan National Park. The altitude rises from 1,014 meters to 2,700 meters at Yakou Daguanshan Tunnel. There is a variety of forest vegetations and landscapes of mid, high altitude.
Jhongjhihguan Old Trail is 3.5kilometers in length and lies from Meishan to Yakou in the southwestern Yushan National Park. It is the upper section from 130.5K to 136K of Southern Cross-Island Highway (Tai. 20 Highway). The construction of the road has minor impact of the trail, so the tails is a better-maintained section of the Guangshan System.
Jhongjhiguan Trail
Jhongjhiguan to Tianchih Trail is located in the warm temperate forest between 1800 and 2400 meters of altitude. The changes of seasons are distinct. When you walk through the trail, all you can see is dense, green old trees. The needle-leaved trees are mainly cedar, Chinese hemlock, and spruce. The broadleaf trees are mainly Theaceae, Lauraceae, and Fagaceae. Near Tianchih, dwarf bamboo dominates the area after the fire. Along the trail are Charcoal Kiln, retaining walls, Wushe cherry trees, police stations that left behind from the Japanese Occupation Era. All of these remains have great value in humanities research. It is quite relaxing to walk through the trail and is most suitable for recreation activity.
Jhongjhiguan Rest Area
It’s located at 130.5K of Southern Cross-Island Highway. It has a parking lot, public toilet facility, chairs, and dining tables. It is an important rest point of the highway. It is also the entrance to Jhongjhiguan-Tianchih Trail.
Jhongjhiguan Police Station
It was the police station during the Japanese Occupation Era. It was established to monitor the Yushueishe of Bunun tribe. There is a explanation booth and several explanation signs. There are also benches for visitors to use.
Charcoal Kiln
It is on a roadside about 3 kilometers away from Tianchih. The kiln was used for heating or hotting water during the Japanese Occupation Era. There is an explanation board behind the kiln.
White Wood
It is at the top of the trail, above Tianchih. It is the division mark of forest and grass slope of the trail. The White Wood was caused by the fire. There is an explanation board beside it and the view is spectacular. View into the north is Yushan Peaks and Yun Peak. Visitors can enjoy the Guangshan Ridge in the east.
Tianchih
It is an important recreation area on the Southern Cross-Island Highway. It is located at 2290 meters above the sea level. Tianchih is a highland lake, and the main lake’s shape is like a heart. Besides a forest in the northeastern side, the rest is occupied by dwarf bamboo. There are also two comparatively small lakes, which only become obvious during the rain season. The edge of the lake has plants like Thwaites, mat-rush, and Hayata.
Changching Shrine
It is located at 135.5K of Southern Cross-Island Highway, above Tianchih. It is a building resembling a temple, and it’s the enshrinement to the spirits of martyr workers during the excavation of the highway. The entrance to the trail is behind the shrine.
Suggested Routes
1. Jhongjhiguan Rest Area (0.2K) → Jhongjhiguan Police Station (0.3K) → Charcoal Kiln （2.5k） → Lonely Wood（0.5k）→ Tianchih（0.1k）→ Changching Shrine
2. Estimated time
Jhongjhiguan Rest Area（30min）→ Jhongjhiguan Police Station （20 min）→ Charcoal Kiln（60 min）→ Lonely Wood （15 min）→ Tianchih（10）→ Changching Shrine





















中之關步道位於台20號130.5公里，日治時代曾在此建有中之關駐在所，為當時關山越嶺警備道西段上極重要的一站。另外玉山國家公園在公路旁建築公廁、停車場、解說牌示，並整修中之關－天池關山越嶺古道，提供遊客休憩、賞景及古道健行之旅。中之關至天池段長約3公里，古道遺跡保存完整，經整修已完成古道入口、步棧道、中之關駐在所及沿線解說牌示之設施；徜足其間，在享受自然、眺望景觀之餘，尚可緬懷於思古幽情之情境中。中之關步道位於高雄縣桃源鄉、南橫公路130K到135K上方，沿途景緻優美，生態豐富，一向是健行旅遊的熱門古道。

中之關步道全長約3.5公里，單程約1.5小時，屬於關山越嶺古道之一段，海拔高度自中之關步道入口處之1930公尺上升至步道另一端天池為2350公尺，古道融合了歷史與人文景觀，同時還可欣賞「天池」高山湖泊景緻，相當優美。

寶來、高中、桃源、勤和、復興、梅山－－南橫公路西段沿著荖濃溪谷而上，沿線經過寶來、高中、桃源、勤和、復興、梅山等以溫泉聞名的山村，其溫泉水質清澈，可飲可浴，遊客可至村中的溫泉山莊，享受一番舒適的溫泉浴。

天池、檜谷－－天池位於高雄縣南橫公路東西段交接點，約在20號省道135公里處。長青祠位於天池附近，為紀念當年開闢公路殉職的榮民及工程人員而建，是一座白牆紅瓦的古式建築，供奉開鑿南橫公路而殉難的員工神位，其展望玉山南峰及中央山脈南段，景觀頗佳。沿長青祠左側小徑步行約10分鐘，即來到海拔約2200公尺的天池，池邊綠意盎然、湖水終年不涸，自箭竹草坡向下望，恰似一面明鏡，將翠綠的山林景色映入其中，是南部地區極富盛名的高山湖泊。

檜谷位於高雄縣，約在台20號省道141公里處，距離天池、長青祠 6公里（約在20號省道公里附近），成群的巨大檜木林立眼前，此即〞檜谷〞，是南橫公路上原始森林景觀最浩大的地方，海拔標高約2454公尺，林間常是雲霧繚繞，更添一份悠然詩意。由天池到檜谷這一段 3公里的路程，為南橫健行精華路段之一。如欲住宿，可聯絡林務局天池員工宿舍，TEL：07-6780006。

大關山隧道、啞口－－大關山隧道穿越中央山脈主脊，長達600餘公尺，海拔2700多公尺，為南橫公路之最高點，也是高雄、台東兩縣分界，約在20號省道147公里處。關山雲海久富盛名，隧道東邊的埡口山莊則是遠望關山大斷崖的最佳地點。

向陽－－向陽雲海是南橫公路上的著名奇景。這片雲海，自中央山脈關山連峰東側，至花東縱谷的峽谷山稜。每當天氣好時，整個山區會瀰漫著雲霧，使崇山峻嶺和高聳的老樹，若隱若現，景緻撲朔而迷人。

利稻－－稻是南橫公路東段的一個布農族聚落（約在20號省道 176公里附近），村莊座落在群山環繞的河階台地上，居民多以種植茶及高冷蔬菜維生，由公路上望去，但見紅瓦屋舍排列有序、田野青翠，晨間雲霧裊繞，向晚彩霞斑斕，高山聚落田園景緻之美，如世外桃源。

霧鹿、天龍吊橋－－南橫公路利稻到霧鹿間(霧鹿約在20號省道 185公里處)，新武呂溪切割造成約9公里的霧鹿峽谷，可說是南橫全線最精采之處。霧鹿峽谷係指海端鄉霧鹿到利稻之間9公里長的「新武呂溪峽谷」,整個峽谷呈「S」型,起點是利稻,中間點是利稻橋,終端則是天龍橋。而峽谷形成的原因,乃是源於關山的高山溪流不斷侵蝕關山連峰於此形成的大斷崖所至。峽谷兩岸斷岩如削、千仞岩壁挺立,且兩壁間的縫隙,流水潺潺。至於公路就沿壁盤旋而上,一路行來,定令您嘆為觀止。
凡是來到霧鹿的訪客，都不會錯過連接古道的天龍吊橋，全長約100公尺，橋面高懸在溪谷之上80餘公尺，佇足臨空、迎風搖曳，壯著膽子走過這花東最長鐵索橋，才能以一個謙卑的心情，伏俯在宇宙萬物之中。新武路峽位於公路的東端，新武呂溪與大崙溪的匯流處為其起點，赭褐色的岩石裸露，頗有太魯閣峽谷之風。

Accommodation 膳宿
南橫由於開發較慢，全線尚未完全發展成繁榮的村落或是商店雲集的風景區，因此交通食宿不是很方便。餐飲方面：西段自梅山以西，東段自利稻以東，仍有零星雜貨店或餐飲店可供應熱食。

住宿點Accommodation 地址 ADD. 電話 TEL.
梅山青年活動中心Meishan Youth Hostel Activity Center 高雄縣桃源鄉梅山村55號
No. 55, Meishan Village,Taoyuan Township, Kaohsiung County (07) 6866166
啞口山莊
Yakou Youth Hostel 台東縣海端鄉利稻村3鄰埡口5號
Yakou No.5, Lin 3, Lidao Village, Haiduan Township, Taitung County, (089)6866057
森濤餐飲 高雄縣桃源鄉寶山村111號
No.111,Baoshan Village, Taoyuan Township, Kaohsiung County (07)6894013
摩天農場 台東縣海端鄉利稻村摩天1號
Motian No. 1, Lidao Village
Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)938056
霧鹿渡假中心 台東縣海端鄉霧鹿村30號
No.30, , Wulu Village,Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)935056
天龍飯店Chief Spa Hotel 台東縣海端鄉霧鹿村天龍橋1-1號
No. 1-1, Tianlongciao, Wulu Village
Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)935075～7
野農民宿 台東縣海瑞鄉利稻村文化路3號
No. 3, Wunhua Road, Lidao Village,
Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)938055
碧山溫泉休閒農莊 台東縣海端鄉霧鹿村4號
No. 4, , Wulu Village,Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)935021～2
金銘民宿 台東縣海端鄉利稻村40號
No. 40,, Lidao Village,Haiduan Township, Taitung County (089)938027

Transportation 交通
※BUS 搭車
西段West Section
高雄客運318號公車往梅山口Kaohsiung Bus NO.318 to Meishankou
高雄客運Kaohsiung Bus Co. TEL：07-2371230　
高雄鹽埕Kaohsiung＜－－＞梅山口Meishankou
06:05 12:15
票價Fare：NT$348
旅程時間Duration：約4小時15分 about 4 hours and 15 mins
東段East Section
※國光客運台東站Kuoguang Motor Co TEL: (089)322-027
台東Taitung＜－－＞天池Tianchi
去程：台東Taitung07:10→關山Guanshan 08:10→天池Tianchi12:40
回程：天池Tianchi12:50→關山Guanshan 15:20→台東Taitung16:10
去程停靠天龍橋、利稻、向陽、啞口、大關山隧道約20~30分鐘
票價Fare : NT$376
旅程時間Duration：約 5時00分 about 5 hours
※鼎東客運Dindong Bus(山線)利稻線各站時刻表 電話TEL：(089)333-023
站名 往利稻To Lidao 站名 往台東To Taitung
台東Taitung 06:20 13:05 利稻Lidao 09:15 15:20
關山Guanshan 07:20 14:05 天龍橋 09:23 15:28
檢查哨 07:35 14:20 霧鹿Wulu 09:31 15:36
新武Sinwu 07:43 14:28 下馬 09:39 15:44
下馬 07:51 14:36 新武Sinwu 09:47 15:52
霧鹿Wulu 07:59 14:44 檢查哨 09:55 16:00
天龍橋 08:07 14:52 關山Guanshan 10:10 16:15
利稻Lidao 08:15 15:00 台東Taitung 11:10 17:15
台東Taitung－利稻Lidao──＞票價Fare：210元NT$210

※ DRIVING 自行開車：
(1)Western section of Southern Cross-Island Provincial Highway: Tainan─Yakou (Provincial Highway 20)
南橫公路西段：台南--埡口(台20線)
59k 21.7k 14.5k 16k 25k 12k
Tainan─→Jiasian─→Baolai─→Taoyuan─→Meishankou─→Tianchih─→Yakou
台南 甲仙 寶來 桃源 梅山口 天池 埡口
(2)Eastern section of Southern Cross-Island Provincial Highway: Taitung --- Yakou (Provincial Highway 20)
南橫公路東段：台東--埡口(台20線)
47.9k 38.3k 28.3k
Taitung─→Guanshan─→Lidao─→Yakou
台東 關山 利稻 埡口
◎◎路況查詢Information：
西段／甲仙-埡口：三區工程處甲仙工務段 (07)6751014
東段／海端-埡口：三區工程處關山工務段 (089)811024
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