Dafen, Hualien

Dafen sits at an elevation of 1,320 meters within Yushan National Park, surrounded by dense forests and mountain peaks of the Central Range.

The Batongguan Traversing Trail near Dafen follows ancient pathways used by indigenous communities to cross Taiwan's central mountainous region.

The Bunun people maintain traditional agricultural practices in the region, particularly focusing on rice cultivation in terraced fields near Dafen.

Visitors need permits from the Nan-an Visitor Center to access hiking trails beyond certain points, especially when venturing into protected ecological zones.

The Laklak Stream flows through the area, starting as a narrow channel in the upper reaches before expanding into a broad valley downstream.

Location: Hualien County

Location: Zhuoxi

Elevation above the sea: 1,320 m

GPS coordinates: 23.37476,121.09783

Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:10