Mu Gu Mu Yu Introduction
Mukumugi is a phonetic translation of the Taroko language "Mukumugi," which means "this place." The Taroko people, who were the first to migrate to this area, found the wild mountains and forests here to be spectacular and beautiful, so they praised the scenery in their language. After obtaining a mountain entry permit and passing through the checkpoint, visitors can follow the winding path along the gorge to gradually enter the Mugua River valley and arrive at Mukumugi, where green mountains, clear waters, and red bridges come into view. Along the way, there are eight hydropower stations, providing abundant hydraulic resources not only for electricity generation but also as irrigation water for the three townships of Xiulin, Ji'an, and Shoufeng. Among these, the Qingshui River Power Plant generates electricity using the Qingshui River, and the water and electricity needed by the Taroko people come from this stream. Currently, Mukumugi is planned as a natural ecological corridor, featuring attractions such as the Mukumugi Visitor Center, Qingshui River, Emerald Valley, Nenggao Ancient Trail, and a copper mine, allowing visitors to embrace nature up close and immerse themselves in the cleansing of the wild mountains and forests. Travel reminders: 1. The entry permit can be applied for directly at the Tongmen Police Station on the same day, with 300 permits available each in the morning and afternoon; applications open at 7:30 AM and 12:00 PM in the afternoon. Alternatively, it can be applied for on the Ministry of the Interior's National Police Agency website 3 to 30 days before the visit. 2. The handling fee for the entry permit is 10 NTD per person, and identification is required.
