Matai'an, which means tree bean, comes from the Matai'an tribe of the indigenousAmi people who inhabit the area around the wetland.[1] The wetland is also called the Fataan Wetland Ecological Park.[2]
Historyedit
The area around the wetland has been used by the local tribe for farming and fishing.[3][4] Recently, the area has been developed for tourism purpose where currently it has three inns.[5]
Geologyedit
The wetland is located at the foot of Mount Masi and spans over an area of almost 100 hectares.[6][4] The wetland is formed by the flow of Fudeng River.[3] The wetland consists of around 100 types of water plants. It is also equipped with bicycle trail.[7]
Ecologyedit
Species found in this wetland are various aquatic fishes, amphibians, butterflies and shorebirds. There are also around 100 aquatic plants found in the pond.[8] The number of butterflies spike during spring time.[2]
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^ ab"Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park". East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
^Jennings, Ralph (18 July 2015). "Indigenous Taiwanese open their lands, cultures to gain acceptance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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^Taiwan Tourism Bureau (11 May 2020). "Go East for a Wonderful Taiwan Adventure". AmCham Taiwan. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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