Ma-lao Trail Introduction
The name of the Malaolu Trail originates from the old name of Chenggong Township, which was Malaolu. According to historical records, the Amis people first settled in this area during the early Qing Dynasty, forming a community. The trail is 1.12 kilometers long, and at its end is the famous Rainbow Waterfall (Xingang Waterfall). This trail was originally an old pathway for collecting and transporting water, leading to the base of the Rainbow Waterfall. As an important water source for Chenggong Township, the construction of this trail differs from typical hiking trails. It is built with the principle of not polluting the water source, using the most natural methods and materials; the trail materials are not treated with preservatives and are constructed in accordance with the terrain using ecological techniques to create a hiking path that is easy for the public to access. At the trailhead, there is a white banyan tree with a diameter of over 60 centimeters standing majestically on the cliff, with its roots growing like arches, creating an interesting and unique shape. As you walk along the stream valley section, you can occasionally hear a "chirp" sound, which most people assume is the call of a bird, but it is actually the unique call of the Microhyla myaeburi frog, often confusing many beginner bird watchers, earning it the nickname "deceptive bird."
