Meiyuan Bamboo Village Trail Introduction
The former site of the Taroko tribe "Bori Hen Kan" village, known as Meiyuan, features a river terrace landscape with about three levels. After the completion of the Central Cross-Island Highway, it mainly focuses on vegetable cultivation. Zhucun, during the Japanese occupation, was called "Taose," meaning "many bamboos." It was once the old site of the "Ludao Hou" village and later combined with the present Meiyuan to be referred to as "Meiyuan." Meiyuan has a seven-level river terrace that rises to 1400 meters, thus Meiyuan is called "Lower Meiyuan," while Zhucun is "Upper Meiyuan." The Meiyuan-Zhucun Trail serves as the connection between these two villages, built almost entirely along the Taose Stream. Walking along the trail allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful pastoral scenery; in spring, peach and plum trees bloom, while in June and July, the orchards are laden with fruit, emitting a rich and inviting fragrance. The streams are also a focal point not to be missed, with several suspension bridges along the way, including those at Qingxi, Zhongxiao, Ren'ai, and Taose, accompanying the flowing water underneath. Additionally, the natural vegetation and environment here are well-preserved, providing excellent opportunities for nature observation for visitors.
