Lin Kou Water Buffalo Pit｜A Desert Wonderland in Taiwan's Grand Canyon Style

📍 Location
No. 625, West Coastal Highway, Linkou District, New Taipei City (Located between Linkou Power Plant and Linkou Zhen Nan Temple)

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🚗 Transportation
• By Car:
Drive along Provincial Highway 15 (West Coast Expressway) and look for the "Lin Kou Water Buffalo Pit" sign in the Linkou District section, or simply input the address into your GPS to reach the destination.
• By Public Transport:
Take New Taipei City Bus F236 to "Lintoucuo" stop, then walk about 2 minutes to arrive.

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📝 Personal Experience
Lin Kou Water Buffalo Pit, also known as "Lin Kou Grand Canyon," was originally a hill beside Jiabao Creek. Due to illegal sand and gravel mining in the past, it has transformed into steep yellow soil canyon terrain, now serving as a grazing area and tourist attraction.

The unique landscape here, with its yellow soil cliffs and desert-like scenery, makes you feel as if you are in the Grand Canyon of the United States. In the afternoon, herds of cows leisurely graze here, creating a spectacular and poetic scene against the sunset.

Additionally, the Water Buffalo Pit is a paradise for off-road enthusiasts, often seeing jeeps and off-road motorcycles challenging the terrain, adding vibrancy and dynamism to the area.

It is worth noting that the Water Buffalo Pit is private property, so visitors are advised to respect local regulations and maintain cleanliness.

Post by 歐郎瑞旅遊日記 | May 13, 2025