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Summer is to soak in the water to cool down! I believe that everyone’s first reaction is to go to the mountain creeks to trace the stream, camp, be baptized by nature, and enjoy the pleasure of the Qinliang stream rushing to the body. This time the professional guide took everyone to the city super close to Taipei. Wulaijia Jiuliao Creek, a popular river tracing spot, is a river tracing route that even novices can handle, and experience the beauty of Taiwan's valleys in one day!
 

 

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About Wulaijia Jiuliao Creek

Jiajiuliao River is a tributary located beside the Wulai Red River Valley. It is a very popular holy place for tracing the river. Due to the special terrain of the canyon, natural sand dams, rapids, deep pools and small waterfalls have been created. The surrounding ecology of the canyon is rich, and you can feel the most precious environment of Taiwan's valley at close range while tracing the river to cool off.
 
 

Transportation (meeting location: Jiuliao Landscape Bridge)

1. By car (from Taipei): Take the Xinwu Highway/Taiwan 9A Line to Jiajiuliao Road in Wulai District, continue on Jiajiuliao Road, and you will reach the Jiuliao Landscape Bridge.

2. By bus (from Taipei): Take bus 849 at Xindian MRT Station, get off at "Shengcheng" station, and walk for about 9 minutes to reach the Jiuliao Scenic Bridge.

3. Shared rides (from MRT Guting Station): Purchase the "Orange Cat Transport Shared Ride Service" before departure, and depart from Exit 2 of Taipei Guting MRT Station at 8:00 in the morning to reach the destination.

4. Chartered car (departing from residence): order a car charter service on the official website of Orange Cat Travel Charter before departure, and then you can depart from your residence directly to your destination at the specified time.

 

schedule

09:00	Gather in the parking lot in front of the Jiajiuliao Landscape Bridge (change dress, pre-departure explanation, warm-up exercises, taken by professional coach to Shuoxi location)
10:00	Backtracking, water play, rafting practice, counter-current challenge, diving, big waterfall, natural waterslide slide
12:00	Lunch break (remember to bring personal environmentally friendly tableware)
14:00	Deep pool diving at the end
15:00	Go back to the parking lot and dress up
15:30	Disband and return

 

Pre-departure preparation/notes

1. It is recommended to wear slippers or sandals for easy changing

2. It is recommended to wear swimsuits/trousers before departure to save dressing time

3. You need to prepare your own helmet, life jacket, river tracing shoes, and winter clothing (you can also rent it from us)

4. You need to bring your own tableware, tableware, and at least 360ml of drinking water (this tour will provide a simple lunch)

4. If you bring personal items, please wrap them in a waterproof bag or two or more layers of plastic bags (this trip will provide 5-6 people sharing the river)

5. Depending on your personal situation, bring medicines, swimming goggles, daily disposable contact lenses, towels, etc.

 

Actual experience process 

At 8:01 in the morning, Jiajiuliao Creek is full of men, women, children and children who are ready to go upstream. We parked the car beside the road of the Jiajiuliao Landscape Bridge (which is also our meeting point), and quickly changed clothes here. Just walk It takes only 5 minutes to reach the entrance to the river tracing site "Red River Valley Small Sewage Treatment Plant"
 

For those who have not participated in river tracing activities, they will take a step back when they see the complicated equipment and natural stream beds. However, the Jiajiuliao River introduced this time is the most suitable for beginners and parents of river tracing. The diverse landscape is divided into two branches: waterway and mountain road, which means that you can reach the end by waterway, and take the challenging mountain trail on the return journey to experience two different styles at once.
 

We first headed towards the valley water trail of the Jiajiuliao River. Originally thought that the stream section would be very slippery. Fortunately, I put on the river-tracking shoes. Not only was it less injured in the water, but it was also very grippy when stepping on the mossy stone. Quite enough, if you still have a sense of fear of the stream, you can carry trekking poles or pick up the branches of the roadside as a support, walk solidly in the stream, as if invincible!
 

The front section of the road has a small rise and it is easy to walk. Because it is adjacent to the upper catchment area of the Feicui Reservoir, the water volume is stable and the water quality is clear. There will be two sand dams on the way, and it is also the most popular place for tourists to stop. In addition to taking a short break, many people will enjoy the feeling of rushing the waterfall here. Wow~ it’s a natural spa at all. Professional guides also play mini games, invite partners to stand on the sand dam, and guess the box to decide who jumps first. ! Although it is only one floor high, it still makes your heart beat faster, and muster the courage to jump down and enjoy the coolness of ice water from feet to head!
 

We continue to move upstream, passing through many turbulent tributaries. It is the time to test our friendship with our partners. We need to work together to support each other, and take turns stepping on the slippery boulder, fearing that a center of gravity is unstable, we fall back.
 

After an hour’s walk, you can reach the end point of today’s tracing journey—natural waterslides. The guide immediately cooks hot meals. After warming our body and mind, we experience the most anticipated thing in the tracing journey.
 

At first, climbing to a high place was a frightening journey. Colleagues who were afraid of heights did not dare to look directly below. After all, the drop of about ten meters made it hard not to make the scalp numb. Sliding down the huge rock gap along the rapids, the tension and excitement made people scream unconsciously, and the moment when they entered the water, it was extremely cool, and even the early waking up and the exhaustion just back up did not know where they were washed ! It makes people want to challenge twice, three times or even ten times!
 

When returning, choose the mountain road to return to the parking place. The mountain trail is more exciting than the water trail. Only one person can pass by on the narrow road. Along the way, we will pass by falling rocks, weeds, fallen wood, and mud. The feeling of natural envelopment, the original mountain trails are rich in topography, thank you for taking us along this route
 

 

Orange cat's thoughtful suggestions 

The one-day tracing in Wulai this time is a limited itinerary this summer (from August to the end of October). It is especially recommended for those who are new to tracing or those who want to experience together with parents and children. Haven't planned where to go during the summer vacation? Let's go upstream! If you have any questions about the river tracing, please contact the customer service staff directly >> Consult the river tracing itinerary

 

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