River tracing at Linbian river, Pingtung

The river trace to Xiaoshihun Gorge (Little Lost Soul Gorge) was really fun. The creek offers numerous climbs, crystal-clear water, and a couple of natural slides. However, it is recommended for river tracers at an intermediate level or above. First Part: After walking upstream along the Linbian River for 40 minutes from the parking lot, the tributary leading to Xiaoshihun Gorge emerged on the right side (facing downstream). As we advanced, the tributary grew narrower. Before long, the first 3-meter waterfall, the entrance to Xiaoshihun Gorge, welcomed us. Past it, a powerful flow of water surged out from a bend in the gorge. The rocks here were covered in a thick layer of moss, making climbing extremely challenging. Fortunately, I brought a scouring pad, which significantly improved our footholds. Unable to climb over the second waterfall, we chose to bypass it along with the following two waterfalls. We bushwhacked for a while before descending back to the creek. Second Part: Continuing upstream, we reached a small patch of land where we encountered an impassable waterfall. Bypassing it took us about 1.5 hours. Although we knew the trail was on the right side (facing downstream), there were no visible signs of human activity. We decided to take a chance and climb up, eventually finding some broken pipes. We bushwhacked further up and successfully bypassed the waterfall. Once back at the creek, we saw a waterfall that looked suitable for sliding. We pushed further upstream for another 30 minutes, tackling several climbs and passing a few waterfalls—some of which we slid down on our way back. Finally, we reached the end: a majestic main waterfall joined by an adjacent one, with its water fanning out like a delicate screen.