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Matan Wetland Eco-Park is located in Guobu Township, Hualien, at the foot of the Massai Mountain, nestled against the Central Range, and surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is a natural marsh wetland covering nearly 100 hectares. "VATAAN" is the name used by the local Atayal people for the tree bean, a species they revere as a totem. Carrying these tree beans with them and spreading seeds everywhere, the people of Matan derive the name of this region from "the land where tree beans grow." After traversing a rocky path, one arrives at "Xinlv Agricultural Garden," where a large sign at the entrance reads "Visit the Lotus and Reed Kingdom." Proceeding along the wooden boardwalk, the scenery is surprisingly breathtaking. Distant mountain ranges overlap, and the clear Futen Creek meandering through the northern part of the wetland, from south to north, combines with abundant underground springs to create a richly diverse ecological environment, nurturing the flourishing life of this swamp. The park is home to nearly a hundred species of aquatic plants, including the endangered Taiwanese floating water lily, which bears yellow flowers and is endemic to Taiwan. The number and variety of birds, frogs, damselflies, dragonflies, and water-dwelling fish, shrimp, and shellfish are equally astonishing. In recent years, Matan Wetland has gained fame for its summer lotus fields. During the hot season, lotus leaves stretch to the horizon, and blooming lotuses attract countless visitors. Travelers can walk along wooden boardwalks to admire the beauty of lotuses up close.