Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center and Grey-faced Buzzard Exhibition Hall Introduction
The Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center not only provides an in-depth introduction to the geological, environmental, and biological ecological resources of the Bagua Mountains, but it is also a significant ecological highlight. Every year around the spring equinox in March, the Grey-faced Buzzard migrates back to its breeding grounds from the south, resting along the way in the Bagua Mountains. Therefore, the Taroko National Park has transformed the Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center into the country's first thematic pavilion dedicated to the Grey-faced Buzzard, making it the first environmental education facility in Taiwan to receive certification focused on this bird. Understanding the Grey-faced Buzzard: The Grey-faced Buzzard belongs to the raptor family and is highly predatory. Each spring, the Grey-faced Buzzard returns north to its breeding ground around the time of the spring equinox and Tomb Sweeping Day, temporarily resting in scenic areas such as the Bagua Mountains. This has led to its nicknames, “Southern Road Eagle,” “Tomb-Sweeping Bird,” and “Clear Ming Bird.” During this season, the "Eagles Take Flight in Bagua" event is held annually, inviting the public to come and watch the eagles. Features of the Grey-faced Buzzard Thematic Pavilion: The entire visitor center is filled with elements of the Grey-faced Buzzard, from the exterior wall featuring a paper relief sculpture of the eagle created by local artist Wang Chen-Wen, to a large steel sculpture of the Grey-faced Buzzard, and interactive AR and VR experiences of the buzzards in the first-floor display area. Visitors to the "Grey-faced Buzzard Thematic Pavilion" will immediately feel the impact of the Grey-faced Buzzard. Rich travel resources and ecological education content: In addition to the Grey-faced Buzzard installations, the center also features an interactive wall with tourism information about the Bagua Mountains, a special exhibition on the ecological and cultural aspects of the Grey-faced Buzzard, a geological display area of the Bagua Mountains, and plant explanations, making for a rich introduction to ecological resources. Visitors are welcomed to plan a trip, gather travel resources, and enjoy an ecological journey in the Bagua Mountains. Accessibility facilities description: Accessible restrooms: 1 Accessible parking spaces: 1 for automobiles Accessible ramps: 4 Wheelchair rentals: 1 available
