There are two different and equally compelling legends about the name of this mountain. Ask the locals about it. Rising 800 meters above sea level, the rolling slopes of the mountain are home to one of the finest sights in the whole island - an undulating carpet of daylily flowers, spreading for about 300 acres. This beautiful sight only blooms between August and September though. Also called Golden Needle Flowers, the edible stems are frequently used in the local cuisine. If you arrive in mid-January, you’ll see a bloom of rapeseed flowers. Even if you arrive at other times, though, you’ll still be treated to beautiful rolling hills.

• Get sunscreen.

• Drive to here or take a scooter.
• Take a train from Hualien Staiontion to Fuli Station, where you may find a taxi to the mountain.

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