Wild Ginger Flower Stream Trail Introduction
Reopened on March 15, 2025. Located at the junction of Ruili and Ruifeng, upstream of Zhukeng Stream, the entrance starts at approximately 81.5 kilometers along County Road 166. The trail is about 1,950 meters long and takes about 1.5 hours one way, allowing you to take home memories of the wild ginger flower. As you enter the trail, you will see wild ginger flowers growing along the riverbank. From June to October, when the flowers bloom, they emit a strong fragrance. The tender leaves of the nearby tea garden also carry the dew from the previous night, exuding a delightful aroma. After passing the arch bridge, you arrive at a section with abundant moisture and dense grass. The stone pathway can sometimes be damp due to climatic influences, so caution is advised when walking. However, this area is an ideal habitat for fireflies and various frog species, such as Microhylid frogs and Rhacophorus luehderi, with its lush greenery providing concealment that blends with their protective coloration. Both sides of Wild Ginger Flower Stream are filled with wild ginger flowers, and during blooming season, they release an enticing fragrance, making it a great spot for butterfly watching. There is a rich variety of butterfly species here, including the dark blue tiger butterfly, purple butterfly, great orange tip butterfly, blue butterfly, birch butterfly, large butterfly, Okinawa gray butterfly, and snake's eye butterfly, all competing for a dance. The richness of this ecosystem is primarily due to the pristine environment, where secondary forests and primary forests mix, with streams passing through. The trail is also planted with nectar plants and host plants for butterfly larvae, providing ample food sources that naturally attract various species, forming a complete ecosystem.
