Lijiang Trail Introduction
Likavung comes from the Puyuma language, meaning "the taro that grows lushly on fertile land." The Likavung Trail was originally a hunting ground and farmland for the Puyuma Daba Liujiao community, later used as a logging trail. At 9 kilometers into the trail, there is a viewing platform with expansive views, allowing visitors to overlook the misty Dulan Mountain and enjoy the leisurely scenery of the ocean and sky merging. The terrain of Likavung Trail is complex, and the environment is humid and foggy, fostering a diverse forest landscape and a complete ecological system, nurturing more than a dozen native frog species in Taiwan. The bird population exceeds fifty species, and there are over twenty species of fireflies. Late spring marks the peak of firefly activity, creating a mesmerizing scene of glowing insects that enhances the allure of the trail. This area is also a habitat for the endangered large raptor, the Crested Serpent Eagle, and the rare Taiwan Orange-bellied Tree Frog. At the trail entrance, plants like Aristolochia are cultivated to attract butterflies, providing a unique "Butterfly Hedge" landscape where they can flutter about, lay eggs, and pupate. The Likavung Trail is suitable for in-depth exploration; visitors can walk along the firefly path and the ecological trail that traverses prehistoric cultural sites. Along the way, there are cultural spaces reflecting the unique characteristics of Puyuma culture, including stone guardian deities worshipped before entering the mountains, mural depictions of Daba Liujiao tribal myths, resting shelters for Puyuma hunters, as well as the prehistoric cultural site of the Old Fan community and millet park. Informative signboards along the route are easy to understand, enhancing the appreciation of nature while also providing insights into local culture, clarifying the relationship between the mountains and the indigenous people. The Likavung Trail has undergone systematic development and presents a brand new look, offering a wide variety of recreational activities.
