Siouguluan River
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The Siouguluan River is a river
in southeastern Taiwan
. It flows through Hualien County
for 104 km (64.6 mi) before emptying into the Pacific Ocean
.
) and flows through the Siouguluan Mountain
. It is the largest river in eastern Taiwan. Over 30 species of fish have been found in the river.
, especially on a 24 km (14.9 mi) section Rueisuei Bridge to the Changhong Bridge.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in southeastern Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. It flows through Hualien County
Hualien County
Hualien County is the largest county in Taiwan and is located on the mountainous eastern coast of Taiwan. It contains the island's largest port. It is the starting point of the Hualien-Taitung Line and the terminal point of North-Link Line of TRA...
for 104 km (64.6 mi) before emptying into the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
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Overview
The river originates on the eastern side of Mabolasih Mountain (on the border with Taitung CountyTaitung County
Taitung County is a county in eastern Taiwan. The name means "Eastern Taiwan". Taitung County is also known as 後山 by many of the locals, meaning behind the mountains or the back mountains. Taitung is officially administered as a county of Taiwan, Republic of China.Taitung runs along the south east...
) and flows through the Siouguluan Mountain
Siouguluan Mountain
The Siouguluan Mountain, Xiuguluan Mountain or Hsiukuluanshan is a mountain in Taiwan in Yushan National Park with an elevation of 3,860 m . It is located in Hualien County by the Siouguluan River which has many tributaries such as Fuyuan River, Fengping River and Lekuleku River, all nearby the...
. 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 raftingRafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...
, especially on a 24 km (14.9 mi) section Rueisuei Bridge to the Changhong Bridge.
Tributaries
- Fuyuan RiverFuyuan RiverThe Fuyuan River is a tributary of the Shiukuluan River in Taiwan. It flows through Hualien County for 28km....
- Hualien County - 28km - Fengping RiverFengping RiverThe Fongping River is a tributary of the Siouguluan River in Taiwan. It flows through Hualien County for 37km....
- Hualien County - 37km - Lekuleku RiverLekuleku RiverThe Lekuleku River is a tributary of the Siouguluan River in Taiwan. It flows through Hualien County for 54km....
- Hualien County - 54km