Dayuling Introduction
Dayu Mountain, formerly known as "He Huan Ya Kou," is located at the saddle of the main ridge of the Central Mountain Range. Its name comes from the arduous effort of excavation reminiscent of Dayu's water management. Dayu Mountain has an elevation of 2,565 meters and serves as a relay station along the Central Cross-Island Highway, marking the boundary between Taichung, Nantou, and Hualien counties. The road forks here, leading to He Huan Mountain, Li Mountain, and another route towards Taroko Gorge. Additionally, it is an important watershed between the Liwu River and the Dajia River. Today, County Road 14A connects the Central Cross-Island Highway and is a vital route to Taroko National Park and Xueshan National Park. At Dayu Mountain, one can experience the tranquil beauty surrounded by mountains and gaze upon the steep "Black Qilai," the sheer cliffs of "Ping Feng Mountain," the highest peak in Taroko, "Nan Hu Mountain," as well as Central尖 and Shimen. Being nestled among mountains and waters broadens one's horizons. Furthermore, every snow season, visitors must transfer to a taxi or walk up to the He Huan Mountain area to enjoy the snowfall. Due to its location as a distribution point, various farmhouses are gathered along the roadside. Visitors here not only enjoy the intertwining mountains and waters but also savor the fresh and sweet high-altitude vegetables and fruits, portraying the simplicity of the people and the lively atmosphere of local markets amidst the green hills and white clouds.
