The daylilies in Chike Mountain are edible and are locally referred to as 'one-day flowers' because each bloom only lasts for a single day.
Chike Mountain is one of three major daylily production areas in Taiwan alongside Sixty Stone Mountain and Taimali.
The mountain was named 'Chike' because it was historically covered in Chike (Castanopsis) trees, which were used to manufacture railway ties.
Many of the local farmhouses within the park offer traditional Hualien-style daylily cuisine, featuring the flower in soups and tempura.
The area features distinct 'Three Great Rocks' (San-Ke-Da-Shi), which are massive boulders set within the floral fields that have become iconic markers for photographers.
Chike Mountain is one of Taiwan’s premier locations for viewing orange daylily fields, located in the Yuli Township of Hualien County. The area is defined by rolling hillsides covered in blooming flowers that create a vibrant carpet effect against the coastal mountain range landscape. These agricultural plots are harvested for food, but specific zones are reserved for tourism during the peak bloom cycle. The landscape is characterized by its high altitude and exposure to the Pacific Ocean breeze. Visitors walk through designated trails between the daylily patches to observe the harvest and the surrounding topography. The site is a significant agricultural tourism destination in East Rift Valley National Scenic Area.
The observation decks located near the 'Three Great Rocks' provide the most expansive panoramic views of the entire golden field.
Bring a light jacket as the high elevation leads to significantly cooler temperatures than the valley floor.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the steep and occasionally uneven earthen paths between flower plots.
Carry sun protection, as the mountain trails offer very little shade in the middle of the day.
Avoid arriving during the peak weekend harvest period if you prefer quiet, as traffic congestion on the mountain roads can be heavy.
The primary tourism season is restricted to the blooming period between August and September; access may be limited or facilities closed during the off-season.
Do not step into the unharvested or private flower plots to take photos, as this damages the local agricultural crop.
