Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park

Coordinates: 23°39′29.6″N 121°24′31.8″E / 23.658222°N 121.408833°E / 23.658222; 121.408833

Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park

The Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park (Chinese: 馬太鞍濕地公園; pinyin: Mǎtàiān Shīdì Gōngyuán) is a wetland in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

Name

Matai'an name comes from the Matai'an tribe of Taiwanese aborigines who inhabit the area around the wetland, which means tree bean.[1]

History

The area around the wetland has been used by the aborigines to farm and catch fish running through the river.[2] In 1991, the Hualien County Farmers' Association set up an area inside the park to promote flower produce of the county.[3]

Geology

The wetland is located at the foot of Mount Masi and spans over an area of 12 hectares, making it the largest wetland in the county.[3] The wetland is formed by the flow of Fudeng River.[2]

Ecology

The wetland consists of around 100 types of water plants.

Facilities

The wetland is equipped with bicycle trail.[4]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible within walking distance southwest of Guangfu Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Matai’an Wetland Ecological Park". Hualien Tourist Service Network. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Hualien Matai-an Wetlands". Guide to Taipei. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Matai’an Wetland Ecological Park". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Guangfu Township -- Sugar canefields and ancient tribes harmony". Taiwan Tour. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
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