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Maolin National Scenic Area
Maolin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 851Located at the western foothills of the Taiwan mountain range, the Maolin National Scenic Area is surrounded by mountainous landscapes and rich flora and fauna ecosystems. Endless high mountains, vast valleys, meandering rivers, natural hot springs, lifestyle, traditions, culture of the Bunun and Rukai tribes of indigenous Taiwanese… all make up A unique Maolin attracts those who love nature and want to immerse themselves in the green space with rich vegetation, chirping birds and colorful butterflies. Coming here, visitors also have the opportunity to experience a number of rituals, learn about the traditional customs and practices of the local tribes.
Stretching through the mountainous districts in the northwest of Kaohsiung City (Taoyuan, Luigui and Maolin), the Maolin National Scenic Area includes primeval forests with rich flora and fauna, three rivers and three rivers. Great rivers flow through, and majestic hills. All of these create unique landscapes for visitors to enjoy.
Maolin Scenic Area includes some famous landmarks, such as hot spring system (Baolai, Bulao, Duona), Shiba Luohan Mountain, Meiya Fall Valley… Also, if you're lucky, you'll be able to see rare animals.
In addition to its natural advantages, Maolin also attracts tourists by its unique cultural and traditional arts. You will find mysterious tunnels, dignified temples, poetic suspension bridges, and especially the culture of the minority tribes. It is home to the Rukai Tribe, famous for their slate houses. Currently, about 30 slate houses are preserved in the Duona village of Maolin town. This is the largest collection of preserved slate houses in Taiwan. You can also stroll around the scenic area and visit some of the famous Buddhist temples here, such as Miaotong and Miaocueng.
In the last days of the year, millions of colorful butterflies fly to Taiwan and they choose the southern part of the island as a winter break. The valleys of Dawu Mountain are a stopping point for the geyser, the northern qi warms up in the spring and they fly back to spawn. Crowded butterflies sometimes cause traffic jams and highways have to be temporarily closed to ensure traffic safety and preserve the ecosystem. Therefore, the period from December to February is the right time for photographers to equip their cameras to take beautiful photos with butterflies throbbing in the green valleys, can be Call it one of the unique ecological wonders in the world.
The scenic area is located near the Tropic of Cancer, so it has a typical tropical marine climate, with hot and humid summers. The average temperature is 24 degrees Celsius, with the hottest time of year in July and the coolest in January. In summer, the southwest monsoon brings heavy rains, accounting for 80% of the total annual rainfall. Therefore, you can choose to explore Maolin at the end of the year, when the climate is cool and you will have many opportunities to see colorful butterflies. Coming here on weekends, you have the opportunity to shop at the fair with typical handicrafts of the tribes living in the area.
The scenic area is open from 08.30 AM to 05.30 PM. The entrance fee is NT 160. You can use public transport to move from the city center to the scenic area or refer to the tour and package services at the website https://www.maolin-nsa. gov.tw/EN/