Dayuling Introduction
Dayu Ridge, formerly known as "Hehuan Ya Kou," is located at the main ridge saddle of the Central Mountain Range. It is named "Dayu Ridge" due to the arduous effort it took to excavate, likening it to the efforts of Dayu in controlling the waters. At an elevation of 2,565 meters, Dayu Ridge serves as a midpoint on the Central Cross-Island Highway and marks the boundary between Taichung City, Nantou County, and Hualien County. The highway forks here, one direction leading to Hehuan Mountain, another to Lishan, and the third towards Taroko Gorge. Additionally, it serves as an important watershed for the Liwu River and the Dajia River. Today, Route 14甲 combined with the Central Cross-Island Highway is a major route to Taroko National Park and Shei-Pa National Park. At Dayu Ridge, one can experience the serene beauty surrounded by mountains and gaze at the steep "Black Qilai," the cliff-like "Pingfeng Mountain," the highest peak in Taroko "Nanhu Mountain," as well as Zhongyang尖 and Shimen. Being set amidst mountains and waters provides a vast sense of openness. Moreover, during the snow season each year, visitors must take a taxi or hike from here to Hehuan Mountain to enjoy the snow. Because it is a gathering point, many farms are located alongside the road, allowing visitors not only to enjoy the natural beauty but also to taste the fresh and sweet high-altitude fruits and vegetables, depicting the simplicity of humanity and the vibrancy of country markets amid green mountains and white clouds.
