Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center and Grey-Faced Buzzard Theme Hall Introduction
The Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center not only provides in-depth information about the geology, environment, and biological resources of the Bagua Mountain range, but it also serves as a key ecological highlight as the grey-faced buzzard returns from the south to its breeding grounds around the spring equinox in March, making a stopover in the Bagua Mountain range. Therefore, the Taroko National Park has transformed the Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center into the nation’s first grey-faced buzzard-themed center and also the first certified environmental education facility in Taiwan focused on the grey-faced buzzard. Understanding the grey-faced buzzard, which belongs to the raptor family and is known for its strong predatory instincts, the grey-faced buzzard travels north from the south to its breeding grounds during spring around the equinox and Qingming Festival, often resting in areas such as the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area. It is also nicknamed the “southbound eagle, Qingming bird, and tomb-sweeping bird.” Each year during this season, the “Eagle Soars at Bagua” event is held to invite the public to enjoy eagle watching. Features of the Grey-faced Buzzard Theme Hall: The entire visitor center is filled with grey-faced buzzard elements, from the paper relief sculpture of the grey-faced buzzard created by local artist Wang Zhenwen on the exterior wall, to the large steel sculpture of the grey-faced buzzard, to the first-floor exhibition area with AR and VR interactive buzzard experiences and raptor introduction zones, giving visitors a stunning encounter with the grey-faced buzzard as they enter the "Grey-faced Buzzard Theme Hall." Rich tourist resources and ecological education content: In addition to the grey-faced buzzard installation art, the center features an interactive wall for Bagua Mountain tourism information, a special exhibition on the ecology and culture of the grey-faced buzzard, displays on the geology of the Bagua Mountain range, plant explanations, and many other rich introductions to ecological resources. Visitors are welcome to stop by during their journey, gather travel resources, and embark on an ecological tour of the Bagua Mountain range. Accessibility Facilities: Accessible restrooms: 1 Accessible parking space: 1 car Accessible ramps: 4 Wheelchair rental: 1 unit
