Length 81 km River mouth Pacific Ocean; 0 m (0 ft) Province Taiwan Province | Basin area 1,790 km² Mouth Pacific Ocean Country Taiwan | |
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Main source Mabolasi Mountain
3,000 m (9,800 ft) Tributaries Left:
Lekuleku River
Fengping River
Hongye River
Fuyuan River Discharge Maximum rate:
17,600 m/s (620,000 cu ft/s) Basin size 1,790.46 km2 (691.30 sq mi) | ||
The Xiuguluan River (Chinese: 秀姑巒溪; Hanyu Pinyin: Xiùgūluán Xī; Tongyong Pinyin: Siòuguluán Si; Wade–Giles: Hsiu4-ku1-luan2 Hsi1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siù-ko͘-lôan-khoe) is a river in southeastern Taiwan. It flows through the Huatung Valley for 81 km (50 mi) before emptying into the Pacific Ocean in Fengbin, Hualien.
Contents
- Map of Taiwan E7A780E5A791E5B792E6BAAA
- 0823 xiuguluan river rafting
- Overview
- Rafting
- Tributaries
- References
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0823 xiuguluan river rafting
Overview
The river originates on the eastern side of Mabolasi Mountain (on the border with Taitung County) and flows through the Xiuguluan Mountain. It is the largest river in eastern Taiwan. Over 30 species of fish have been found in the river.
Rafting
The river is known for its many rapids and has become a prime destination for rafting, especially on a 24 km (15 mi) section Rueisuei Bridge to the Changhong Bridge.
Tributaries
There are five major tributaries, listed here from mouth to source: