Meiyuan Zhu Village Trail Introduction
The former site of the Taroko tribe's "Boli Hengkan" village, known as Meiyuan, features a river terrace landscape comprised of approximately three levels. After the completion of the Central Cross-Island Highway, it became primarily focused on vegetable cultivation. The bamboo village, referred to as "Tao Sai" during the Japanese colonial period, meaning "abundant bamboo," was once the site of the "Ludaohou" village. It later became collectively known as "Meiyuan" with the present-day Meiyuan, and it's characterized by a seven-tier river terrace landscape rising up to 1400 meters; hence, Meiyuan is called "Lower Meiyuan," and the bamboo village is referred to as "Upper Meiyuan." The Meiyuan Bamboo Village Trail serves as the connection between these two villages, closely following the Tao Sai River as it was constructed. Walking along the trail, one can admire the beautiful rural scenery, with blossoms of peach and plum in spring and fruit-laden orchards in June and July, exuding rich and enticing aromas. The streams are also must-see scenic highlights, with several suspension bridges, including Qingxi, Zhongxiao, Ren'ai, and Tao Sai, crossing along the way, accompanying the flowing stream beneath. Furthermore, the natural vegetation and environment here are well protected, providing an excellent opportunity for nature-loving visitors to observe the surroundings.
