Ren’ai Township, Nantou County
Aowanda Forest Recreation Area
Aowanda Forest Recreation Area is an enchanting forest covered in golden red maple and surrounded by rich wildlife.
With only an hour or so drive from Puli, this Recreation Area located at the back of Wanda Reservoir, was formerly inhabited by a Seediq tribal village. Construction of hydraulic power began here during the Japanese colonial period, and it was not until 1994 that it became a national forest recreational area.
At an elevation ranging from 1,100 to 1,600 meters, Aowanda is blessed with a rich ecology. Apart from the native beeches and ring-cupped oaks, there is also the Taiwan Red Pine reforestation, where 120 bird species, including Jay and Taiwan Blue Magpie, dwell within. Starting from May, Luciola cerata will elegantly light up its way in the forest. Of course, the Formosan long-armed scarab and butterflies are stars of the forest as well.
The vast area of Formosan Sweet Gum beside the Maple Tree Trail, together with the deciduous cypress and green maple near the Visitor Center, dot the Recreation Area with a palette of reds in autumn, the most popular season of Aowanda. While the cherry blossoms in the spring is another magnificent view worth seeing. The majestic “Aowanda Suspension Bridge” that leads to the marvelous pine tree zone is 180 meters long and 90 meters high, on which one may overlook the Wanda North and South Creeks converging underneath, which is yet another scenic spot a visitor to Aowanda should never miss!
With only an hour or so drive from Puli, this Recreation Area located at the back of Wanda Reservoir, was formerly inhabited by a Seediq tribal village. Construction of hydraulic power began here during the Japanese colonial period, and it was not until 1994 that it became a national forest recreational area.
At an elevation ranging from 1,100 to 1,600 meters, Aowanda is blessed with a rich ecology. Apart from the native beeches and ring-cupped oaks, there is also the Taiwan Red Pine reforestation, where 120 bird species, including Jay and Taiwan Blue Magpie, dwell within. Starting from May, Luciola cerata will elegantly light up its way in the forest. Of course, the Formosan long-armed scarab and butterflies are stars of the forest as well.
The vast area of Formosan Sweet Gum beside the Maple Tree Trail, together with the deciduous cypress and green maple near the Visitor Center, dot the Recreation Area with a palette of reds in autumn, the most popular season of Aowanda. While the cherry blossoms in the spring is another magnificent view worth seeing. The majestic “Aowanda Suspension Bridge” that leads to the marvelous pine tree zone is 180 meters long and 90 meters high, on which one may overlook the Wanda North and South Creeks converging underneath, which is yet another scenic spot a visitor to Aowanda should never miss!
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Central Weather Bureau|Update Time:2024/10/30 05:30
Travel Information
Admission Fees
Park Ticket
Ticket Type | Price (NT$) | Description |
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Ticket Type
Full fare Ticket(Holiday)
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Price (NT$)
200
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Description
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Ticket Type
Standard Discount Ticket
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Price (NT$)
150
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Description
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Ticket Type
Half fare Ticket
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Price (NT$)
100
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Description
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Ticket Type
Discount Ticket
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Price (NT$)
10
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Description
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Ticket Type
No Charge Required
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Price (NT$)
0
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Parking Fee
Ticket Type | Price (NT$) | Description |
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Large Vehicle
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Price (NT$)
100
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Small Vehicle
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Price (NT$)
100
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Motorcycle
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Price (NT$)
20
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Transportation
Map
Aowanda Forest Recreation Area
No. 153, Da'an Rd., Ren’ai Township, Nantou County 546010 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) Google Map
No. 153, Da'an Rd., Ren’ai Township, Nantou County 546010 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) Google Map
Route 1
Take National Hwy. 3 to the Wufeng Interchange→Pational Hwy. 3 6→Puli→Wushe→County Hwy. 83→Follow signs to Aowanda
Route 2
Hualien Taroko Gorge→Provincial Hwy. 8 (Central Cross-island Expressway)→Dayuling→14A(14甲) Provincial Hwy.→Wushe→County Hwy. 83→Wanda →Follow signs to Aowanda
Travel Guide
Attraction
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Featured Landscape
Wanda Waterfall
Source 南投分署
Although several rivers weave through Aowanda, some thin and delicate while others are swift and strong, visitors are recommended to head to the Naoliao River for the best views of waterfalls. There are three waterfalls along Naoliao, each varying with the variations in terrain.The highest is Wanda Waterfall, whose silk-like waters cascade down 48 meters. The powerful descent of the water charges the air with invigorating anions, making this a popular place to rest and relax.
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