Why "Maokong"?
How did Maokong (which translates literally as "No Cat" in Chinese) get its name? One joking explanation is that it is called "No Cat" because there are no cats in the area. In fact, its name is derived from the Taiwanese "Niaokang," which refers to the topography of surrounding mountains, which has been scoured and pitted by the runoff from springs. "Niaokang" is a reference to this pitted surface, but it is also a homophone for "cat scratched," which was rendered as "maokong" in Mandarin. To preserve the unique scenery of Maokong, please do not litter. Let us preserve the lush greenery of this greenbelt.