Meiyuan Bamboo Village Trail Introduction
The former site of the Truku people's "Bo-li-heng-gan" tribe, known as Meiyuan, features a river terrace topography with approximately three tiers. After the completion of the Central Cross-Island Highway, it primarily focused on vegetable cultivation. Zhucun, which was referred to as "Taosai" during the Japanese occupation, meaning "many bamboos," was once the old site of the "Ludohou" tribe. It later merged with the current Meiyuan and is collectively known as "Meiyuan," featuring a seven-tier river terrace that rises to 1,400 meters, thus Meiyuan is referred to as "Lower Meiyuan" and Zhucun as "Upper Meiyuan." The Meiyuan-Zhucun Trail serves as the connecting path between these two villages, built almost parallel to the Taosai Creek. Walking along the trail offers breathtaking pastoral views, with peach and plum blossoms in spring and abundant fruits in the orchards during June and July, giving off a rich and enticing fragrance. The streams are also a highlight of the landscape, with multiple suspension bridges along the route passing through Qingxi, Zhongxiao, Ren'ai, and Taosai, as the stream flows beneath. Moreover, the natural vegetation and environment here are well-protected, providing an excellent opportunity for nature-loving visitors to observe.
