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 the eighth-longest river in Taiwan with a total length of 104 km (65 mi). It is located in the southeastern part of the island. It flows through the Huadong Valley before emptying into the Pacific Ocean in Fengbin, Hualien.[1][2]
Xiuguluan River | |
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![]() Xiuguluan River in Hualien | |
Location | |
Country | Taiwan |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Mabolasi Mountain |
• elevation | 3,000 m (9,800 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Pacific Ocean |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 104 km (65 mi) |
Basin size | 1,790.46 km2 (691.30 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• maximum | 17,600 m3/s (620,000 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Lekuleku River Fengping River Hongye River Fuyuan River |
The river originates on the eastern side of Mabolasi Mountain (on the border with Taitung County) and flows through Xiuguluan Mountain. It is the largest river in eastern Taiwan. Over 30 species of fish have been found in the river.[3]
The river is known for its many rapids and has become a prime destination for rafting,[3] especially on a 24 km (15 mi) section from Rueisuei Bridge to the Changhong Bridge.[4]
There are five major tributaries, listed here from mouth to source:[2]
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