The 14m-high Maolin Gorge Waterfall is the more attractive of the two waterfalls in the scenic area, the other being Lovers Gorge Waterfall. You'll see a sign for it as you drive down into Maolin Gorge Valley.
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You can drive up to the first of the five levels of this waterfall, only the first three of which are accessible by a trail. It's easy to reach but less…
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The valley known for purple butterfly-watching is not one geographical location, but a number of sites around Maolin National Scenic Area. The best time…
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5. Meinong Hakka Culture Museum
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A delicious old bridge (c1930) straddling Meinong River that has retained many of its original structures, including two monkeys carved out of stone.