Meiyuan Bamboo Village Trail Introduction
The former site of the Taroko tribe's "Boli Henggan" village, known as Meiyuan, features a river terrace landscape with about three levels. After the Central Cross-Island Highway opened, it mainly focused on vegetable cultivation; Zhucun was referred to as "Taose" during the Japanese occupation, meaning "many bamboos," and was the former site of the "Ludao Hou" village. Later, it was collectively called "Meiyuan" along with the present-day Meiyuan and features a seven-tier river terrace that rises to 1,400 meters, hence Meiyuan is referred to as "Lower Meiyuan," while Zhucun is "Upper Meiyuan." The Meiyuan-Zhucun Trail serves as the connecting path between these two villages, closely built along the Taose River. Walking along the trail allows visitors to enjoy the picturesque rural scenery, with peach and plum blossoms in spring and abundant fruits in the orchards in June and July, exuding a rich and enticing fragrance. Furthermore, the streams are an unmissable focal point, passing by several suspension bridges such as Qingxi, Zhongxiao, Ren'ai, and Taose, while the stream flows beneath. Additionally, the natural vegetation and environment here are well-preserved, making it an excellent opportunity for nature observation enthusiasts.
