Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park

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

Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park
Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park is located in Hualien County
Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park
Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park
LocationGuangfu, Hualien County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°39′29.6″N 121°24′31.8″E
Typewetland
Native name馬太鞍濕地公園 (Chinese)
Surface area100 hectares (250 acres)

Name

Matai'an, which means tree bean, comes from the Matai'an tribe of the indigenous Ami people who inhabit the area around the wetland.[1] The wetland is also called the Fataan Wetland Ecological Park.[2]

History

The area around the wetland has been used by the local tribe for farming and fishing.[3][4] Recently, the area has been developed for tourism purpose where currently it has three inns.[5]

Geology

The wetland is located at the foot of Mount Masi and spans over an area of almost 100 hectares.[6][4] The wetland is formed by the flow of Fudeng River.[3] The wetland consists of around 100 types of water plants. It is also equipped with bicycle trail.[7]

Ecology

Species found in this wetland are various aquatic fishes, amphibians, butterflies and shorebirds. There are also around 100 aquatic plants found in the pond.[8] The number of butterflies spike during spring time.[2]

Transportation

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

See also

References
  1. "Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park". Hualien Tourist Service Network. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. "Fataan (Mataian) Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  3. "Hualien Matai-an Wetlands". Guide to Taipei. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  4. "Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. Jennings, Ralph (18 July 2015). "Indigenous Taiwanese open their lands, cultures to gain acceptance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  6. "Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park". Taiwan Medical Travel. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  7. "Guangfu Township -- Sugar canefields and ancient tribes harmony". Taiwan Tour. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  8. Taiwan Tourism Bureau (11 May 2020). "Go East for a Wonderful Taiwan Adventure". AmCham Taiwan. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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