{"id":785,"date":"2023-06-08T16:15:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T08:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wangwanghere.com\/?p=785"},"modified":"2024-02-19T23:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T15:10:29","slug":"divine-trees-garden-hiking-in-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wangwanghere.com\/en\/divine-trees-garden-hiking-in-taiwan","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Divine Trees Garden Hiking in Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a Taiwanese who marries a Singaporean, I feel it’s my responsibility to introduce the beauty of Taiwan to my husband. Except for places people usually go like Alishan (\u963f\u91cc\u5c71, A-Li-Shan<\/em>) and Sun Moon Lake (\u65e5\u6708\u6f6d, Ri-Yue-Tan<\/em>), Makauy Ecological Park (\u99ac\u544a\u751f\u614b\u5712\u5340, Ma-Gao-Sheng-Tai-YuanQu<\/em>) is a place that on the top of my to-visit list. And let me tell you why and how to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction To Makauy Ecological Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Makauy Ecological Park (Official site here<\/a>) is situated in Yilan County, Taiwan which contains 3 zones: Cilan (\u68f2\u862d, Qi-Lan<\/em>), Mingchi (\u660e\u6c60, Ming-Chi<\/em>), and Divine Trees Garden (\u795e\u6728\u5712, Shen-Mu-Yuan<\/em>). Each zone is quite different with its unique selling points and offers distinct experiences within Makauy Ecological Park, allowing visitors to appreciate the natural landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and ancient trees of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cilan (\u68f2\u862d, Qi-Lan<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cilan is located on the conjunction of 3 rivers (\u862d\u967d\u6eaa, \u591a\u671b\u6eaa, and \u7530\u53e4\u723e\u6eaa) which makes visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region through walking trails, observation decks, and guided tours. It provides opportunities to learn about the local ecology and wildlife conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you visit during April to June like me, you can see people grow watermelons on Lanyang River (\u862d\u967d\u6eaa, Lan-Yang Xi<\/em>). The tourguide said the river is also flowing underground so that’s why the watermelon can be planted on the river. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Watermelon plantation on Lanyang River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walking trails in Cilan is not tough so you can just enjoy the fresh air and try to explore the creatures along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Walking trails in Cilan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mingchi (\u660e\u6c60, Ming-Chi<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mingchi is famous by the scenic lake surrounded by lush vegetation in the mountain. The altitude is about 1,150 to 1,700 meter high. It offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature, take leisurely walks, and appreciate the serene atmosphere. And you can also see creatures like black swans, birds, butterflies, and more. It’s an ideal place if you want to escape from the hot weather. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Mingchi in fog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a year, there is a special show performed in the lake. I’ve visited the show \u6c60\u4e2d\u528dII-\u82f1\u96c4\u6703 (Chi-Zhong-Jian-Er-Ying-Xiong-Hui<\/em>) in April 2023. Stunning view with percussion music and dance gave me a very refreshing experience and I enjoyed it! Below is the recording during encore. If you are interested, you can check the official website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n