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Golden Dragon Lake tour
    The Golden Dragon Lake located in the basin between Dawu Creek and Chaoyong Creek is formed by plentiful natural springs. In former times, the water from the lake was retained to irrigate the farmland around Dawu; therefore, it has been called “Dawu Reservoir”. In recent years, the township office has beautified it by constructing surrounding path along the lake for promenade and biking. The full-blown Floss Silk trees on both sides generate a natural green tunnel. While wandering and rambling along the path, you could enjoy the natural beauty and reflections of the lake and mountains. You will feel free in the heart as well as happy and contented since there are too many beautiful scenes to be fully appreciated.
 

 
   A variety of activities such as mountain-climbing, boating, fishing, sightseeing, promenade, barbecue, camping can be carried out in the Golden Dragon Lake area. Buffaloes and egrets can be seen from time to time in the farmland and wetland nearby. The primitive and secluded scenery is a good site for leisure and relaxation.


Formosan Pig Cave Recreational Farm
    The residents who came here to bring the wasteland under cultivation in early years frequently found that Formosan pigs gathered and dabbled in a fountainhead. Thus this place was named Formosan Pig Cave and turned out to be a recreational farm nowadays.

　The winter and spring are the full-blown seasons of the plum blossom in Formosan Pig Cave. The plums in the orchard can be harvested in March and April. Divers fruits are yielded in summer, including jack fruit, pineapple, custard apple, litchi and so forth. In autumn, maples can be admired in the crest line of “Mount Wen Pi” that extended from the extremity of the Central Mountains. So different are the landscapes of four seasons in spite of the small place. It's indeed rare and commendable!

　The farm is next to an extent of ancient forest that contains numerous categories of plants among which there is no lack of unique flowers and rare grasses. The natural botany is exuberant; especially the “Millennial Divine Banyan” that occupies more than 2000 square meters is spectacular and sightworthy.

Dawu National Forest Trail
    Taitung County is known as the “backyard garden of Taiwan” all the time and Dawu national forest trail is situated at Dawu Township in the south of the backyard garden. The trail which starts by Dawu station of Forestry Bureau belongs to circular road with the total length of 1.3 kilometers. The whole trail is paved with old crossties that exhale light fragrance. As this place is near the villages and the elevation is not too high, the influx of Dawu Creek, the Pacific Ocean, the coast of Chialoshui, Taitung downtown as well as the south link highway can be overlooked from the gazebo. Green Island and Lanyu can also be viewed clearly in sunny days. Hence, it is a favorite spot for the villagers.



   This place belongs to hardwood forest ecosystem of low elevation. Explanation boards were set up along the trail to introduce the features of the plants. The traces of flying birds, butterflies, insects, spiders and reptiles can be seen from time to time. It’s a park full of life and vitality.

   Not much energy will be consumed while walking on this small and beautiful trail. The tourists could take a rest in the graceful unadorned stone table and chairs along the roadside if they are tired or simply fall into meditation and let the nature cleanse the spiritual uproar.