Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center and Grey-faced Buzzard Theme Pavilion Introduction
The Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center not only provides an in-depth introduction to the geological, environmental, and biological resources of the Bagua Mountain Range, but it is also one of the key ecological highlights of the area because every year around the spring equinox in March, the Grey-faced Buzzard returns north to its breeding grounds, temporarily resting in the Bagua Mountain Range along the way. As a result, the Taroko National Park Administration has created the first Grey-faced Buzzard themed hall in the country at the Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center, which is also the first certified environmental education facility in Taiwan themed around the Grey-faced Buzzard. Understanding the Grey-faced Buzzard: The Grey-faced Buzzard, a bird of prey known for its strong predatory nature, migrates north from the south every spring around the time of the spring equinox and Qingming Festival, occasionally resting in places like the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area, which has led to its nicknames such as "Southern Route Eagle," "Qingming Bird," and "Tomb-Sweeping Bird." Each year during this season, an event called "Eagle Soaring in Bagua" is held, inviting the public to come and watch the eagles. Highlights of the Grey-faced Buzzard Themed Hall: The entire visitor center is filled with Grey-faced Buzzard elements, from the exterior wall featuring a paper relief sculpture of the Grey-faced Buzzard created by local artist Wang Chen-wen, to a large steel sculpture of the Grey-faced Buzzard, and interactive AR and VR experiences with buzzards in the first-floor exhibition area, allowing visitors to feel the impact of the Grey-faced Buzzard as soon as they enter the "Grey-faced Buzzard Themed Hall." Rich Travel Resources and Ecological Education Content: In addition to the Grey-faced Buzzard installation art, the center also features an interactive wall for traveling information about Bagua Mountain, a special exhibition on the ecology and culture of the Grey-faced Buzzard, a geological display area of the Bagua Mountain Range, plant explanations, and various rich introductions to ecological resources. Visitors are welcome to plan a visit during their journey to gather travel resources and embark on an ecological tour of the Bagua Mountain Range. Accessible Facilities: Accessible restrooms: 1 Accessible parking space: 1 car Accessible ramps: 4 Wheelchair rental: 1 unit
