Yilan Tourism

Jiuliao River Ecological Park is located in Lunpi Village, Datong Township. During the Japanese occupation, Taiwan had a booming industry producing camphor, so in Yilan there were several camphor tree canopies built and numbered. Jiuliao passes by the ninth canopy, hence its name Jiu (the ninth) liao (canopy). 


Inside the Park grounds are a barbeque area, firefly area, open-air stage, and exhibitions about unique cultural practices such as hunting. There isn’t much shade before the Park’s nature trail, so visitors can rent bicycles to ride to the trail entrance. The Jiuliao Ecological Trail is about 1.8 kilometers long, a challenging hike.

In the early days, this area belonged to the Atayal aborigines. Legend has it that when the tribe’s hunters first heard the river splashing onto rocks, it made a “ga-ba” sound, and so became known as the Gaba River as well. Not only can visitors play in the refreshing water, but they’ll also be able to observe the aboriginal aesthetic and culture all around them. 


Because of environmental protection, Jiuliao River Ecological Park is unpolluted, and the River’s water is clear and abundant. It’s a wonderful place to come river trekking, learn about nature, and watch fireflies light up the night.