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Chiunan National Forest Recreation Area is named after its location to the south of Liyutan Pond in Houliang, Hualien. Situated on a hillside by the Luo River, the site commands a high vantage overlooking Liyutan Pond and the surrounding hill, offering a complete view of the area's water and mountain scenery. Initially, it served as a logging and transportation hub for the Chiunan Mopulusi logging operation and was an essential timber transfer station. The logging ceased in 1986 due to the logging ban policy and has since been transformed into a national forest recreation area. The park displays forestry-related facilities and equipment from that era, including logging machinery collected from various forest regions across the country, arranged in an open space surrounded by trees. These well-preserved exhibits allow visitors to reflect on the development of Taiwan's forestry and appreciate the hardships faced by early loggers. Moreover, after 25 years of ecological recovery following the implementation of the logging ban, the forest is gradually regaining its former lush grandeur and has become a natural classroom where diverse ecosystems thrive. This environment enables tourists to fully experience the vibrant greenery and enjoy a deep inhalation of forest therapy.