By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin | Compiled Report
Running out of ideas for a short trip to Hualien because you've already visited all the famous spots? The Danongdafu Plain Forest Park, located along Provincial Highway 9, is a hidden gem nestled between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range. After a decade-long afforestation project by the Forestry Bureau, it has become Taiwan's first plain forest park. Spanning 1,250 hectares—equivalent to 48 Da’an Forest Parks—it serves as a super carbon-absorbing and oxygen-producing powerhouse. Completely covered with lush vegetation, the Forestry Bureau has hailed it as “a emerald gem in the Huatung Valley.” It’s a brand-new destination for travelers visiting Hualien.
The Danongdafu Plain Forest Park boasts stunning natural landscapes, with its autumn and winter flower fields being especially enchanting (Photo / Danongdafu Plain Forest Park)
Thanks to its vast area, rich natural ecology, and diverse plantings, the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park offers captivating seasonal flower fields that change with the seasons. Within this expansive flatland, visitors can relax their minds, connect with nature, and enjoy the beautiful scenery—making it a popular photo spot for many travelers. Whether you want to cycle or stroll through a forest that feels like a Totoro tunnel and enjoy a rare moment of tranquility, the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park is the perfect place to visit in Hualien.
Cycling through a forest as beautiful as a Totoro tunnel and getting close to nature is truly one of life’s great pleasures (Photo / Danongdafu Plain Forest Park)
Adhering to the “three lows” principle—low carbon, low development, and low commercialization—the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park features eco-friendly facilities that blend ecology, culture, scenic beauty, and sustainability. It integrates local agriculture, urban-rural connections, cultural industries, and resources, making it an ideal destination to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether you want to admire flower fields, stroll through a Totoro-like forest tunnel, or take a hot air balloon ride to gaze at breathtaking aerial views, head to the Danongdafu Plain Forest Park on a nice day for an unforgettable experience.
The Danongdafu Plain Forest Park not only incorporates nearby agricultural, urban-rural, and cultural industries but also emphasizes sustainability, adding deeper meaning to the park (Photo / Danongdafu Plain Forest Park)
The Danongdafu Plain Forest Park is known as “a emerald gem in the Huatung Valley” (Photo / Danongdafu Plain Forest Park)
【Info】
Danongdafu Plain Forest Park
Address: No. 31, Danong Road, Guangfu Township, Hualien County
Phone: 03-870-0870
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