Almost everyone in Taiwan has heard about Taroko Gorge. But another beautiful tourist spot, Mukumugi（慕谷慕魚） Gorge, is starting to get a lot of attention. It was named by the Taroko tribe as a way to honor their ancestors who first settled in Mukumugi about 300 years ago. By car, Mukumugi is only about 20 minutes away from Hualien City. The main attractions at Mukumugi are the beautiful scenery and rich fisheries. The water in the rivers there is so pure that you can clearly see fish swimming, even from the roadside. In summer, visitors can bathe or soak their feet in a cold stream as fish take small, playful bites on them.
The Qingshui Stream flows through the valley, forming lots of deep pool with clear water and grotesque stone. You can also swim in the clean and clear water or enjoy “ pool jumping ”, which is a popular activity among the aboriginal children. Moreover, by visiting several vendor hold by local tribe people, you can experience indigenous culture and enjoy the local delicacies.
In 2002, Mukumugi was closed to the public for three years. The reason why it shut down was to help restore the ecosystem. When it reopened, Mukumugi had some restrictions. First, only 600 people are allowed to visit each day. Second, visitors can fish in some areas, but they must return all fish to the stream before they leave. These policies make sure that Mukumugi Gorge is preserved for future generations to enjoy.
However, Mukumugi has closed since last year due to the destroy of typhoon in 2014 as well as artificial damage. Hualien County at Aboriginal responses that there are still concerns about rockfall of the road at this stage; in addition, according to the tribal meeting, some residents have raised too many visitors cause damage, hoping to rehabilitate the forest.
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