Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center and Gray-faced Buzzard Theme 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 Mountain Range but is also a significant ecological highlight as the gray-faced buzzard returns to its breeding ground from the south around the spring equinox in March, making a stopover along the Bagua Mountain Range. Therefore, the Taroko National Park has transformed the Bagua Mountain Ecological Visitor Center into the country's first gray-faced buzzard-themed pavilion, and it is also the first environmental education facility in Taiwan certified with a gray-faced buzzard theme. Understanding the gray-faced buzzard, it is classified as a raptor with a strong predatory nature. Every year, when spring arrives, the gray-faced buzzard migrates back to its breeding grounds from the south, temporarily roosting in places such as the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area, earning it nicknames like "southerly eagle, Qingming bird, and tomb-sweeping bird." During this season, the "Eagle in Flight at Bagua" event is held, inviting the public to come and watch the eagles. Highlights of the gray-faced buzzard-themed pavilion include the entire visitor center being filled with elements of the gray-faced buzzard, from the exterior wall featuring a paper relief of the gray-faced buzzard created by local artist Wang Zhenwen to large steel sculptures of the gray-faced buzzard. Additionally, the first-floor exhibition area offers AR and VR interactive experiences of the buzzard and a raptor introduction area, allowing visitors to feel the impact of the gray-faced buzzard as soon as they enter the "Gray-faced Buzzard Theme Pavilion." Rich travel resources and ecological education content are provided, including installation art of the gray-faced buzzard, an interactive wall for tourism information about Bagua Mountain, a special exhibition on the ecology and culture of the gray-faced buzzard, a geological display area of the Bagua Mountain Range, and explanations of local plants. Visitors are welcome to arrange a visit during their journey to not only acquire travel resources but also to embark on an ecological journey through the Bagua Mountain Range. Accessibility features include: - Accessible restrooms: 1 - Accessible parking spaces: 1 car - Accessible ramps: 4 - Wheelchair rental: 1 unit
