Chuhuo Natural Gas Fire
出火特别景观区
A natural gas outcrop east of old Hengchun, where natural gas seeping from cracks in the ground keeps burning, creating the wonder of “fire rising from the earth.”
Chuhuo lies about 2 kilometers outside the East Gate of old Hengchun city. Underground natural gas seeps to the surface along cracks in the mudstone. Once ignited, the flames burn continuously, and from a distance it looks as if the ground is spitting fire, hence the name “Chuhuo” (fire emerging). The site is designated a special scenic area, with railings and walking paths. Admission is free. The flames are not very noticeable during the day, so visit in the evening or at night for the best effect. Heavy rain can weaken or extinguish the flames. Visitors are forbidden from making fires or cooking inside the railings. You can combine a visit with old Hengchun city and the Qiongma Exhibition Area.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hengchun Old Town
- Longluan Lake
- Hengchun Sisal Industry Exhibition Area
- Nanwan (South Bay)
- Wanlitong
- Guanshan Sunset Viewpoint
- Houbihu
- Dajianshan