Wild Ginger Flower Creek Trail Introduction
Reopened on March 15, 2025. Located at the junction of Rueili and Rueifeng, upstream of Zhukeng Creek, the trail starts at the entrance near the 81.5 km mark of County Road 166. The trail is approximately 1,950 meters long, with a one-way journey taking about 1.5 hours, allowing visitors to take home their own memories of the wild ginger flowers. Upon entering the trail, you will see wild ginger flowers flourishing along the riverbanks. From June to October, the flowers bloom and exude a strong fragrance. The tender leaves of the adjacent tea plantation are also adorned with the dew from the previous night's cold brew, releasing their fragrance. After crossing the arched bridge, you will reach a section of the path with abundant humidity and dense grass. The stone-paved surface can sometimes be damp due to the climate, so caution is advised to maintain stable footing. However, this area is an ideal habitat for fireflies and various frog species such as the Brown Tree Frog and the Red Frog, creating a lush and secluded environment that blends with their camouflage. The banks of Wild Ginger Creek are lined with wild ginger flowers, emitting an enticing fragrance during blooming season, making it a great spot for butterfly watching. A rich variety of butterfly species, including the Blue Tiger Butterfly, Common Crow Butterfly, Common Lasonde Butterfly, Common Mormon Butterfly, White Orange Tip Butterfly, Okinawa Small Gray Butterfly, and Many-banded Dull Butterfly can be seen here. The rich ecology of this area is mainly attributed to its primitive environment, with a mix of secondary and primary forests, creeks flowing through, and the planting of nectar-producing plants and host plants for butterfly larvae along the trail, providing ample food sources that naturally attract a variety of creatures, forming a complete ecosystem.
