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Xiuguluan River

River in Taiwan

Summary

River in Taiwan

Field	Value
name	Xiuguluan River
image	Siouguluan-River-Hualien-Ta.jpg
image_caption	Xiuguluan River in Hualien
map	{{Location map	Taiwan
relief	yes
float	right
alt	Map showing the mouth of Xiuguluan River
lat_deg	23.465
lon_deg	121.498
subdivision_type1	Country
subdivision_name1	Taiwan
basin_size	1790.46 km2
source1_location	Mabolasi Mountain
source1_elevation	3000 m
mouth_location	Pacific Ocean
mouth_elevation	0 m
length	104 km
discharge1_max	17600 m3/s
tributaries_left	Lekuleku River
Fengping River
Hongye River
Fuyuan River

Fengping River Hongye River Fuyuan River

The Xiuguluan River () is the seventh-longest river in Taiwan with a total length of 104 km. 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.

Overview

The Xiuguluan is the largest river in eastern Taiwan. It rises on the eastern side of Mabolasi Mountain (on the border with Taitung County) and flows through Xiuguluan Mountain before draining into the Pacific Ocean. Ciporan Island is located in the river's mouth.

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 section from Rueisuei Bridge to the Changhong Bridge.

Tributaries

There are five major tributaries, listed here from mouth to source:

Fuyuan River – Hualien County – 28 km
Hongye River – Hualien County – 16 km
Fengping River – Hualien County – 19 km
Lakulaku River – Hualien County – 54 km

References

(2015). "The Republic of China Yearbook 2015". Executive Yuan.
(July 2025). "Xiuguluan River". East Coast National Scenic Area Administration.
"Ruisui Rafting Tourist Center". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area.
"Xiuguluan River basin". The Ninth River Management Office, Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Wikipedia Source

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