Dongyuan Forest Recreation Area Introduction
Dongyuan Forest Recreation Area is a tranquil valley surrounded by lush green forests. The forest trails within the park serve as guides, leading visitors to every scenic spot worth stopping at. The picturesque Dongyuan Lake, the fresh and pure wild ginger flower sea, the serene and elegant rosewood forest, and the authentic stone cottages are all reasons that make one linger and look back time and again. The greenery in Dongyuan is abundant, with vast fields of grass, towering mountain trees, and extensive rosewood forests. Standing among the varying heights of rosewood trees, one can truly feel relaxed just by absorbing the green views. The air is filled with a sense of ease, allowing visitors to feel the emotions of the trees, even in silence, as the unrestrained essence of the rosewoods resides here. The fragrance of the wild ginger flowers is rich and aromatic, easily visible as they bloom abundantly throughout the valley. The white petals are truly extraordinary, especially when they grow in this elegant and serene place. Similarly, the wild peonies are in an array of colors—purple, red, white, and pink—blooming vibrantly, creating a lively atmosphere among these flowers that shift from tranquility to excitement. Dongyuan Lake has a name that evokes sorrow, nicknamed "Crying Lake," but it is actually unrelated to any tragic legends. The name comes from a homophone in the native language of the Paiwan tribe, meaning the confluence of water flow. Crying Lake is a peaceful and pleasant body of water, with green lotus leaves floating on the surface, and purple lotus flowers blooming beautifully. Occasionally, water birds come to swim here, and the stone cottage rests by the lakeside, creating a visually stunning world without the need for imagination. Near Crying Lake, there is a unique water grassland, notable for its legend of being cursed. The Paiwan tribe treats this area as a forbidden place, where one must conduct a ritual or be led by a tribal elder to enter, although that story has become a thing of the past. Additionally, the grassland was once a marsh that, after being abandoned for farming, has grown wild. Therefore, the surface is not as solid as a stone path, making it an opportunity for visitors to experience something different!
