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Introduction to Maolin, Taiwan, China
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Maolin District is a famous aboriginal Rukai settlement. The area is famous for its purple-spotted butterfly ecology, hot spring resources and natural landscapes, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. The Maolin Scenic Area is classified as the Maolin National Scenic Area, covering unique geological landscapes such as Dona Hot Springs, Longtou Mountain and Snakehead Mountain.
Natural Ecology and Tourism Resources
Maolin has a large-scale wintering valley for purple butterflies, which is rare in the world, and more than one million purple butterflies can be seen migrating in winter every year. The Rukai tribe has preserved their stone houses and cultural ceremonies, such as the Black Rice Festival, etc. The main attractions include the Lover's Valley Waterfall and the Duoji Mountain. Major attractions include the Lover's Valley Waterfall, Donaghao Suspension Bridge, and the natural wonders of the Turboguchi River Basin, making it an important destination for eco-tourism and cultural heritage experiences.
Geography and Transportation Information
The area belongs to the southern section of the Central Mountain Range, with an elevation between 200-1600 meters. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Kaohsiung downtown to Maolin, and public transportation is available on the Kaohsiung Bus to Maolin route. The recommended season for visiting the area is from November to March each year, where you can watch the purple-spotted butterflies gather and experience the hot spring season activities.
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Today is 2026-02-25
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