Lijialin Trail Introduction
Likavung comes from the Paiwan language, meaning "taro that grows lushly on fertile land." Likavung Trail was originally the hunting ground and farmland of the Paiwan people of the Daba Lioujiu tribe, later used as a logging road. At 9 kilometers along the trail, there is a scenic platform with wide views, allowing visitors to gaze at the misty Dulan Mountain and enjoy the leisurely scenery of the sea and sky. The terrain of Likavung Trail is complex, with a humid and foggy environment that fosters diverse forest types and a complete ecological system, nurturing more than a dozen species of native Taiwanese frogs, over fifty species of birds, and more than twenty species of fireflies. Late spring marks the peak of firefly activity, creating a captivating spectacle of glowing firefly rivers that enhance the charm of the trail. This area is also home to endangered large predatory birds—such as the Crested Serpent Eagle—and the rare Taiwan Orange-bellied Tree Frog. At the entrance of the trail, plants such as Aristolochia are planted, attracting butterflies to flutter and lay eggs, forming a unique "Colorful Butterfly Fence" landscape. Likavung Trail is suitable for exploring deep into nature; one can walk along the firefly trail and the ecological trail that runs through prehistoric cultural sites. Along the way, visitors can see cultural spaces characteristic of the Paiwan people, such as the stone guardian of the mountain spirits for worship before entering the mountainous region, mythological murals of the Daba Liou tribe, resting cabins for Paiwan hunters, and archaeological sites from the Old Fanjian community and millet cultivation areas. The informative signboards along the route are easy to understand, enhancing the appreciation of nature while adding to the knowledge of local culture and understanding the relationship between the forests and Indigenous peoples. The Likavung Trail, through systematic development, presents a fresh new look with a wide variety of recreational activities.
