Xiuguluan River Introduction
The Xiuguluan River originates from Mount Xiuguluan in the Central Mountain Range, starting at an altitude of 3,200 meters. It flows north along the Hualien-Taitung Valley, bends eastward in Ruisui Township, cuts across the Coastal Mountain Range, and empties into the Pacific Ocean at Dagangkou. With a total length of approximately 104 kilometers, it is the largest river in eastern Taiwan and the only river that cuts through the Coastal Mountain Range. The Xiuguluan River has carved steep canyons, creating diverse landforms such as meanders and river terraces, making it an excellent classroom for geology and topography. The downstream section of the Xiuguluan River, from Ruisui to Dagangkou, features a 24-kilometer-long canyon that traverses over twenty rapids and hazardous areas, with majestic canyon views and unusual rock formations along the way, making it a popular destination for rubber rafting in Taiwan. The Xiuguluan River rafting tourism event, held annually in June and July, has become the most significant rafting activity.
