There is no volcano in Taiwan but active mud volcanoes. With the outward force caused by the fault, natural gas, and mud, a mud volcano intermittently ejects mud and builds cones called mud domes. The mud dome looks like a volcano cone and will later form a small-volcano shape. 　　A typical mud volcano, Wushanding Mud Vocalno is located in Wushang Alley, Shenshuei Village, Yanchao Township , the campus of National Kaohsiung Normal University in Shenshuei University Village. There are actually two mud volcanoes in this area, apart from each other at a distance of 15 meters. There are regular eruption activities so this area has complete volcano mud geology and is listed as a nature reservation area. In addition, smaller mud volcanoes dot in Chongde Village of Tianliao Township some erupting with dark crude oil.

One can see such mysterious landscape on the side of the road. The unique geology rises up from the surface of the earth and looks like the crest line of the sawtooth with special veins on the surface. Salt crystals glisten under the sun. 　　The barren badland is geologically known as the mudstone, which is badly washed out. It is originally the sedimentary clay on the seabed and comes out of the earth surface after orogenesis. Since the unique landscape resembles the surface of the moon, the spot is named the Moon World.

Tengjhih Forest Park, located in Baoshan Village Taoyuan Township, is under the jurisdiction of Bureau of Forestry. The park is a temperate forest in a subtropical climate. The trees are towering and thriving, cool and comfortable for visitors to walk underneath. The park is a perfect spot for a family getaway from summer heat. 　　Many tourists visit the forest park to admire the primeval broadleaf forest and the manmade mixed broadleaf/coniferous forest. They can enjoy a forest bath and a great amount of negative ions. In addition, they will also find many kinds of birds, moths and protected insects such as Formosan long-armed scarabs, which cannot be found in urban areas. 　　From the forest, visitors can see the snow-capped Mount Jade, the sea of clouds below Mount Dawu, the summit of Mount Beinan, Mount Daguan, and Mount Siaoguan. It is truly relaxing to have the views of these magnificent mountains brought so close to you.

Taiwan is the home to more than 400 different types of butterflies, among which an overwhelming 250 plus inhabit in Liouguei Butterfly Valley alone. It deserves to be called the kingdom of butterflies. Liouguei Butterfly Valley is located in the valleys of Hongshuei River and Jhujiao River in the north of Liouguei Township. Here woods are thick, while the river water clear. A diversity of butterflies inhabit and breed here, making it an important butterfly watching spot. 　　Every year in summer times from May to June is the time when the yellow butterflies hatch. Almost every morning people could see butterflies flying around in the valley; it’s butterfly lovers’ secret garden.

Meishan, as the Chinese name suggests, is noted for plum trees. When plum blossoms are in full bloom around Chinese New Year, the mountain is strewn with plum blossoms that draw large numbers of tourists. A Yushan National Park information center is available at Meishankou , where fauna and flora ecosystems, geology and mineral resources, are all on display. There are also Bunun Culture Exhibition Center and Meishan Youth Activity Center. This is a spot that provides both sightseeing and accommodations. 　　Situated on the fore slope of Meishan Visitor Center, Meishan Botanical Garden is the first ecological garden in Taiwan that features primitive plants. Inside there are trails for tourists to take, with interpretative signs in front of each tree species. The garden serves as a good environment for ecology education, as well as a place to rest.