Maolin National Scenic Area

The Eighteen Arhats Mountain, collectively known as the three major volcanic landscapes in Taiwan with the Huoyan in Maoli and Jiujiufeng in Nantou, is situated in Liugui District, close to the 5km mark of the Provincial Highway No. 27.

The mountain, consisting of limestone with interstices of varying sizes, is easily sculpted by rainfall over time and shaped to look like 18 arhats striking different martial art postures with different facial expressions. Owing to the spectacular landscape described previously, the mountain is dubbed the Mini Guilin of Taiwan. The area features a variety of landforms, ranging from free-standing mountains to cuestas, steep cliffs, U-shaped valleys, canyons, meanders, tributaries, and dry valleys, which contribute to a rare combination that presents great educational value.

Given that the Eighteen Arhats Mountain is designated as a nature reserve, permits from the Pingtung Forest District Office are required to enter the mountain, so please remember to apply in advance. Visitors are recommended to spend one to two hours exploring the place. 

Travel info

Travel type

HikingSight seeing

Travel Trips

Under the bridge is a clear little stream that is suitable for water recreational activities. In addition to the sounds of insects and birds, visitors might even find footprints belonging to Taiwanese macaques!

Address

It is located at the 52km marker on Taiwan Provincial Highway No. 28, near Sinwei and midway of the six tunnels on Liouguei Rd.

Tel

886-8-7236941

Traffic Information

The intersection of the new and old paths is the beginning of Jioulong Baoshih. From there, enter the old route of Taiwan Provincial Highway No. 28. On the trip, visitors will be able to see the deep and mysterious Sixth Tunnel of Liugui.

Longitude/Latitude：120.63458/22.94436

Nearby places

2Scenic spots

Liugui Dist.

Shiba Luohan Shan Service Area

Distance0.98KM

Liugui Dist.

Liugui Tunnel

Distance0.91KM

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3Beds

Liugui Dist.

Shan Ping Homestay

Distance3.41KM

Liugui Dist.

Shanshui Yan Homestay

Distance4.3KM

Liugui Dist.

Ri Jing Yuan Homestay

Distance4.42KM

Travel Map

1Itinerary

Delicacies and Delights Half-Day Trips Route A

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