Guanshan Town is a mountain settlement located in the middle of the Coastal Mountains and Central Mountains. Along the slope, there are green woods and grasslands. The Hsinwulu River runs through the north of this town and joins the Luye River before flowing into the Pacific Ocean from Taikaunshan. Neighboring Cishang Township and Luye Township, it is a valley, which is flat and suitable for agriculture. In 1960, after the finishing of Guanshan Taichuan, the water conservancy facilities became complete. As a result, the agriculture in this township reached its apex. This town began to develop rather early. In the early Ching Dynasty, Pingpu indigenous people began to explore this land. Later, the Amis people arrived and built up their settlement here. Meanwhile, the Han race moved in during the late Ching period in the Regime of Emperor Guangsu. Originally, Guanshan was called “alilong,” which meant there were many “red worms” in Amis language. Later, it was called “lilong.” During the Japanese occupation period, they built Guanshan Police Path. As the township was located at the eastern opening of the police path and under Taikuanshan, in 1937 (12th Year of Showa’s Regime) it was renamed as “Guanshan.” In January 1946, Guanshan Township was established. Later, it was renamed as Lilong Town. In 1953, with the suggestion of the Winter Meeting of the Town Council, Lilong was permitted to be renamed Guanshan Town in March 1, 1954.
No.54, Zhongshan Rd., Guanshan Township, Taitung County 956, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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