Mugumoshan Introduction
Mukumugi is a homophone of the Taroko language meaning "this place." The Taroko people, who were the first to migrate to this area, discovered the stunning and beautiful wilderness and mountains, and thus praised the beauty of this place in their language. After applying for a mountain entry permit and passing the checkpoint, one can slowly enter the Mugua River valley along the winding cliffs, arriving at Mukumugi where green mountains, clear waters, and a red bridge come into view. There are a total of eight power plants along this route, indicating that the water resources are abundant, providing not only electricity but also irrigation water for the villages of Xiu Lin, Ji'an, and Shoufeng. The Qing Shui River Power Plant utilizes the Qing Shui River to generate electricity; the water and electricity needed by the Taroko people come from this river. Mukumugi is currently planned as a natural ecological corridor with attractions such as the Mukumugi Visitor Center, Qing Shui River, Emerald Valley, Nenggao Crossing Ancient Trail, and copper mine. Here, one can embrace nature up close and immerse oneself in the cleansing of the wilderness and mountains. Travel Reminder: 1. The mountain entry permit can be applied for directly at the Tongmen Police Station on the day of entry, with 300 permits available in the morning and 300 in the afternoon, starting at 7:30 AM for morning applications and 12:00 PM for afternoon applications. Alternatively, permits can be applied for and printed from the Ministry of the Interior Police Agency's website 3 to 30 days prior to entering the mountain. 2. The processing fee for the entry permit is NT$10 per person, and an identification card is required.
