Meiyuan Bamboo Village Trail Introduction
The former site of the Taroko tribe "Bolihengkan" settlement, known as Meiyuan, features a river terrace topography with approximately three levels. After the Central Cross-Island Highway was opened, the area mainly focused on vegetable cultivation. Meanwhile, Zhucun was referred to as "Taose" during the Japanese occupation, meaning "many bamboos," and was once the old site of the "Ludao" tribe. Later, it was collectively referred to as "Meiyuan" along with the current Meiyuan area, which has a seven-tier river terrace that rises to 1,400 meters. Therefore, Meiyuan is known as "Lower Meiyuan," while Zhucun is "Upper Meiyuan." The Meiyuan-Zhucun Trail serves as the connecting path between these two villages and is built almost entirely along the Taose Creek. Walking along the trail offers beautiful pastoral scenery, with peach and plum blossoms in spring, and fruit trees laden with ripe fruits in June and July, exuding an irresistible fragrance. The streams along the way are also a highlight, with several suspension bridges including Qingxi, Zhongxiao, Ren'ai, and Taose, all accompanied by the flowing creek beneath your feet. Additionally, the natural vegetation and environment here are well-preserved, providing an excellent opportunity for nature observation enthusiasts.
