Maolin Purple Butterfly Valley Introduction
If you want to explore the wonders of "Purple Butterfly Valley," you can head to the Purple Butterfly Ecological Park in Maolin District, Kaohsiung City, which is the main activity site during the annual butterfly watching season. By walking along the park's trails, you can reach the butterfly observation trail in Purple Butterfly Valley and experience the spectacular sight of thousands of butterflies dancing in the air. "Purple Butterfly Valley" is not a specific geographical name but refers to the ecological phenomenon of a cluster of butterflies gathering for winter. It is mainly found in the mid to low altitude mountainous areas traditionally inhabited by the Paiwan and Rukai tribes in Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung. From October to February of the following year, over a million purple butterflies migrate from the north to southern Taiwan, reaching the warm and sheltered valleys at the foot of Dawu Mountain, creating a world-class butterfly spectacle. The Maolin Purple Butterfly Valley is renowned alongside America's "Monarch Butterfly Valley" as one of the world's two remaining overwintering butterfly valleys and has been rated as a three-star must-visit destination by the Michelin Green Guide Taiwan. Every winter, visiting this natural treasure allows you to witness the extraordinary sight of purple butterflies fluttering about and appreciate Taiwan's most precious ecological gem.
