[{"RA_ALT":"365 - 2000","OPEN_TIME":"The park is open from 6:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 04:00 to 18:00 on holidays (it is recommended to purchase tickets before 16:00)","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Business hours of each location:\nJiuzhize Hot Spring: 09:00-19:00, Intermediate Service Station: 08:00-17:00, Taiping Villa: 08:00-20:00,\nCuifeng Mountain House: 08:00-20:00,\nBong Bong Train: 07:00-17:00,\nFormer Taipingshan Club: 08:50-16:30","RA_AREA":12930.000,"X":"300599","Y":"2716855","ADDRESS":"No. 58-1, Taiping Ln., Datong Township, Yilan County","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/tps100.forest","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0100001","RA_name":"Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Bong Bong Train, hot spring, mountain lakes, Giant Tree forest and national treasure, Taiwan Beech, have paved the long track of history of Taipingshan (Peace Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area for over a century. \nWith an elevation of 1,950 meters, Taipingshan is a forestry legend second only to Alishan. Since 1915, the Japanese started the logging business here, taken over by the nationalist government later on. It thus became the largest forest station in Taiwan, and was ultimately transformed into a recreational area in 1983, leaving precious historical sites such as the Jiancing Historic Trail and Bong Bong Train behind.\nTaipingshan was formerly referred to as “Minnao”, meaning a dense and flourishing forest.\nVisitors can stroll amidst the virgin forest at the back of Zhen’an Temple, and set free their minds to roam back to the age when Giant Trees stood throughout the mountain. Driving through the Cueifong Forest Road, on which one often encounters wildlife like Taiwan macaque and Mikado Pheasant, you will arrive at the largest mountain lake in Taiwan: Cueifong Lake, at an altitude of 1,840 meters. On the far end of the lake is home to the national treasure, Taiwan Beech. One may take a walk on the 4-km trail in autumn to appreciate the mountain covered in gold. \nNot far from the Ticket Station is Jioujhihze Hot Spring, a well-known carbon dioxide spring, another major feature around here. Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area is no doubt the prime choice for any nature lover who pays a visit to Yilan.","ADMIN_Name":"Datong Township, Yilan County","DEP_NAME":"Yilan Branch","PHONE":"Main switchboard: +886-3-9809805; Ticket office: +886-3-9809619; Taiping Mountain Villa: +886-3-9809806; Bong Bong Train service: +886-3-9809812; Former Taipingshan Club: +886-3-9809875; Cuifeng Mountain Lodge: +886-963-357199; Jioujhihze Hot Spring (operated by Lianda Jioujhihze Co., Ltd. from August 1, 2025): +886-3-9770766; Intermediate service station: +886-910-935132","EMER_PHONE":"Yilan Branch 03-9545114#242~246","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0100001","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcazXhwRf4g","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"300 - 1700","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00 (Weekends & Holidays: 07:00~17:00)","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"The park will be closed on Lunar New Year’s Eve and the visitor center will be closed on Tuesday.","RA_AREA":1438.660,"X":"294938","Y":"2747108","ADDRESS":"No. 174-1, Muli Village, Sanxia District, New Taipei City","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/ManyueyuanNationalForest/","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0200001","RA_name":"Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"By an affluent of Sanxia’s Dabao Creek called Rueizai Creek, there sits a lovely haven with waterfalls, ecology, and red maples: Manyueyuan (Full Round Moon) National Forest Recreation Area. \nAbout a 40-minute drive from Sanxia, Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area is situated at an altitude between 300 to 1,700 meters. It is cool and humid throughout the year, cultivating a rich fern ecology. Even “Fan Fern”(Gonocormus minutus), with its high demand on the environment, can be found here as well. There used to be a small-scale logging business conducted here; the neatly-arranged manmade forest seen today serves as the testimony.\nThe Recreation Area also boasts a rich ecology of avifauna, amphibians, and butterflies, such as the rare Rufous-crowned Laughingthrush and Varied Tit, the prominent avian stars in Manyueyuan! The red maples around December are also fabulous, and made famous by the epithet: “Taiwan’s prettiest maple red at low altitude.\"\nManyueyuan Waterfall and Chu’nu (Virgin) Waterfall at the end of the hiking trail are two major attractions of the Recreation Area. Standing on Manyue Bridge, you will see the Manyueyuan Waterfall with the upper part concealed behind one big stone wall about ten meters tall, rushing down with a sound like thunder. The Virgin Waterfall, on the other hand, is more graceful and gentle. Lighting refracts and dances amidst the water and mist in broad daylight; splendid rainbows are revealed around the waterfall from time to time.","ADMIN_Name":"Sansia District, New Taipei City","DEP_NAME":"Hsinchu Branch","PHONE":"Management Station: +886 2 26720004; Visitor Center: +886 2 26720542","EMER_PHONE":"02-26720004,03-522-4163 ext.262","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0200001","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xk5xYxe-w","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"230 - 800","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00 (Weekends & Holidays: 07:00~17:00)","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Lunar New Year's Eve off","RA_AREA":1191.340,"X":"303180","Y":"2747541","ADDRESS":"No. 46, Wawa Valley, Xinxian Village, Wulai District, New Taipei City","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":null,"TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0200002","RA_name":"Neidong National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"The small yet exquisite Neidong National Forest Recreation Area is a fern paradise situated at the upstream of Nanshih Creek, a great place for one to enjoy the greenery and serenity. \nAbout 50 minutes from Xindian, Neidong is perhaps the most convenient national forest recreational area for the Greater Taipei area in terms of traffic. Located at an elevation between 230 to 800 meters, it is warm and humid with Neidong Creek flowing through, making it a true paradise for ferns: one will find up to 65 species of ferns merely along the short Waterfall Viewing Trail, including the rare Weeping Phlegmariurus and Lomariopsis cochinchinensis. All of these are delicate guests clinging onto tree trunks. Neidou used be referred to as “Wawa Valley”, thanks to the echoes of an army of frogs croaking at night in the valley. In fact, you may find frogs in the trench beside the trail!\n  Neidong Waterfall is the hotspot of the Recreation Area. It is at the end of the Waterfall Viewing Trail, bringing multiple enjoyments to the visitors with three different layers of landscapes and refreshing anions. Why not leave behind the muggy city during the hot summer days, and take a cooling afternoon forest bath at Neidong Forest Recreation Area!","ADMIN_Name":"Wulai District, New Taipei City","DEP_NAME":"Hsinchu Branch","PHONE":"+886 2 2661-7358","EMER_PHONE":"02-26617712 (Wulai Work Station)","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0200002","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vdny5aFyNY","CCTV_DESC":"地點：內洞瀑布  /  提供單位：農業部林業及自然保育署"},{"RA_ALT":"650 - 1212","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00(Weekends & Holidays 07:00~17:00)(Closed on Lunar New Year's Eve)","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":916.000,"X":"291234","Y":"2747166","ADDRESS":"No. 600, Chengfu Road, Xiayun Village, Fuxing District, Taoyuan City","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/DYSNEC","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0200003","RA_name":"Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Roaming amidst the orderly, gorgeous Cryptomeria (Japanese cedar) forest in the clouds, you can overlook the view spanning from Taoyuan to the Greater Taipei area as you climb to the peak of Dongyanshan (East Eye Mountain) at an altitude of 1,212 meters. Such is the most unwinding forest trip in Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area, Taoyuan. \nAt a distance approximately one hour drive from Daxi, Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area used to be of the logging compartment of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, leaving plenty of traces of forestry, such as yarders and forest nurseries. A Stone Monument for Silviculture stands at the entrance of Dongman Scenic Trail, a testimony to the forestry in Taiwan back in the day.\nDongyanshan enjoys quite a versatile ecology, being home to about 43 kinds of mountain birds, as well as a great number of mammals. Formosan White-faced Flying Squirrel from medium-high altitude can also be spotted here. Especially, there are many Formosan hares residing here as well. So watch out for what is next to your feet when you take a walk in the forest! \nAs for the Fossil Area beside the Dongyanshan Forest Trail, there are fossils and landscapes aged over tens of thousands of years, which makes it exceptionally valuable. If you have a chance to visit Daxi, perhaps plan for a trip to Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area, as well to cleanse your mind and soul in the forest!","ADMIN_Name":"Fusing District, Taoyuan City","DEP_NAME":"Hsinchu Branch","PHONE":"Amusement park ticket office: +886-3-3821506; Daxi work station: +886-3-3882038","EMER_PHONE":"03-3821505","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0200003","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Txm70G4CLo","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"1400 - 2500","OPEN_TIME":"08:00-17:00 (Guanwu Visitor Center is closed every Tuesday, but open as usual on national holidays; Guanwu Park is closed on Lunar New Year's Eve)","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":907.420,"X":"261527","Y":"2711075","ADDRESS":"No. 1-3, Lane 8, Meiyuan Village, Tai'an Township, Miaoli County","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/GuanwuNationalForest/","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0200004","RA_name":"Guanwu National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Embracing a Sacred Tree in the mountain mist, watching the booming blossoms of Taiwan’s largest Wusheh Cherry in spring, climbing to the top to admire the “Holy Ridgeline” of the Hsuehshan (Snow Mountain) Range, or perhaps a surprising encounter with living national treasures comprise the abundant feast of the cloud forest belt that Guanwu (Mist Gazing) National Forest Recreation Area offers at the Hsinchu-Miaoli border. \nAt a distance of a 2-hour drive from Zhudong, Guanwu has another name in the Atayal language, “Mogiri”, meaning “a higher mountain”. It became a logging forest station in 1940, and was operational until 1980, leaving manmade forests neatly arranged throughout the mountain. Today, the five stout Taiwan Red Cypress trees by the Kuaishan Giant Trees Trail reflect the majesty of Taiwan’s forest back in the day. \nThe wildlife of Guanwu is diverse. Apart from Mikado Pheasant and Formosan Muntjac that roam amidst the woods, the most peculiar species are the Impatiens devolii Huang, the one-of-a-kind flower species in the world, as well as the two national treasures endemic to Taiwan: the Broad-tailed Swallowtail Butterfly and Guanwu Formosan Salamander (which is named after the place). \nThe access road to the Recreation Area, Dalu Forest Road, bifurcates here. The east track leads to Dabajian Mountain, while the west track leads to Jen (Hazel) Mountain, the highest peak in the Recreation Area, taking the visitors to the captivating landscape outlined by the Holy Ridgeline of the Hsuehshan Range.","ADMIN_Name":"Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County; Tai'an Township, Miaoli County","DEP_NAME":"Hsinchu Branch","PHONE":"Hsinchu Branch: +886 3 5224163; Hsinchu Branch Guanwu Substation:+886 37 272917","EMER_PHONE":"037-272917","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0200004","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isp6RQiuxNo","CCTV_DESC":"地點：觀霧遊憩區  /  提供單位：雪霸國家公園管理處"},{"RA_ALT":"1400 - 1900","OPEN_TIME":"The park is open daily from 06:00 to 17:00 (closed only on Lunar New Year's Eve); the Lala Mountain Visitor Center is open from 8:00 to 17:00.","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":null,"RA_AREA":81.590,"X":"293787","Y":"2733755","ADDRESS":"No.205,Baling,Fuxing Dist.,Taoyuan City 336544,Taiwan(R.O.C.)","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/LalashanNationalForest","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0200005","RA_name":"Lalashan(R'ra) National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"This forest recreation area covers 81.59 hectares and is located in the Baling area of Taoyuan City’s Fuxing District. The name Baling comes from balung, which in the indigenous Tayal language means cypress or fallen giant tree. Tradition tells us that long ago a great flood washed down fallen trees, especially cypress, which was used to construct homes. Lala is a transliteration of the Tayal R’ra, to survey from above, an overlook; it also means a beautiful view, a view that is praiseworthy. This magnificent view provided a lookout for Tayal hunters watching for invaders and searching for prey. These names remind us about the rich cypress and abundant ecological resources.","ADMIN_Name":"Fusing District, Taoyuan City","DEP_NAME":"Hsinchu Branch","PHONE":"Amusement Park Ticket Station: +886-3-912142; Visitor Center Service Desk: +886-3-3912063; Daxi Work Station: +886-3-3882038","EMER_PHONE":null,"URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0200005","CCTV":null,"CCTV_DESC":null},{"RA_ALT":"1800 - 3886","OPEN_TIME":"The park is open 24 hours a day (in cooperation with Wuling Farm), and the Wuling Villa counter service hours are from 8:00 to 17:00 every day.","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":3714.430,"X":"281136","Y":"2699047","ADDRESS":"NO.3, WULING RD., PING DENG VILLAGE, HEPING DISTRICT, TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN, R.O.C.","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/wuling.forest","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0300001","RA_name":"Wuling National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Hidden deep inside Wuling Farm, the hymn of the forest composed with red maples, pine forest, waterfalls, and Taiwan Landlocked Masu Salmon, captures the most fascinating image of Wuling National Forest Recreation Area. \nThis is the third national forest recreational area in Taiwan, and about a 4-hour drive from Taipei. The elevation is approximately 1,800 meters. Due to the cold air descending from the high mountains, the temperature here is colder than one might think. The most representative scenic spot is perhaps the magnificent “Taoshan Waterfall” at the end of the Taoshan Trail, veiled behind the astonishing mist created by the fall.\nTaoshan Trail is also the entry point to Taoshan and Chihyoushan, two of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan. The Taiwan Red Pines spread along the trail make a brilliant scenic tour. The rich ecology is also one of the main features: Formosan Muntjac, Taiwan macaque, Mikado Pheasant, Swinhoe’s Pheasant and Vinaceous Rosefinch are common dwellers here. Standing and looking down from the Wuling Suspension Bridge, you’ll also be able to see live national treasures in the Cijiawan River, the Taiwan Landlocked Masu Salmon! The Taiwan Red Maple and Green Maple in autumn, as well as cherry blossoms in spring, are the splendid seasonal wonders of Wuling National Forest Recreation Area that one should not miss when visiting Wuling!","ADMIN_Name":"Heping District, Taichung City; Datong Township, Yilan County","DEP_NAME":"Taichung Branch","PHONE":"+886 4 2590-1080","EMER_PHONE":"04-25901411","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0300001","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"667 - 2938","OPEN_TIME":"06:30-17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Visitor center service hours: 8:00-17:00, waterfront area maintenance day: closed every Thursday.","RA_AREA":2451.970,"X":"250396","Y":"2676856","ADDRESS":"No. 200-8, Section 1, Dongguan Road, Heping District, Taichung City, 424","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/BSSNC.tw","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0300002","RA_name":"Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Having gone through the bustling times of forestry, Basianshan (Eight Deities Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area today is a paradise for mountain birds, along with its short trails featuring diverse landscapes for a light excursion. One may visit the beautiful Shihwun Creek, cherry blossom forest, Tung-oil trees, and bamboo forest here, and ascend to the highest peak of the Seven Mountains of Guguan: Basianshan, at an elevation of 2166 meters. \n“Basianshan” is originally a Japanese name. For Basianshan is as tall as 8,000 shaku (eight thousand Japanese feet), it was thus given an assonant name “Basian” in Chinese. Starting from 1915 to 1963, Basianshan enjoyed a glorious time of forestry for 48 years, leaving a neatly-arranged forest plantation as well as ruins of tramway heads, Shinto Shrine, and elementary school facilities throughout the mountain to tell the stories of forestry back in time. As for the once operational forest railway, it was completely demolished after the logging business was shut down. What is left for memory are the vintage photographs in the Recreation Area. \nIn addition to being a great place for touring historical sites, it is also a paradise for mountain birds. There is a rich ecology of birds; the Green-backed Tit and Varied Tit are two celebrities commonly spotted here. Not far from Taichung City, Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area is a premium choice for the whole family, young and old, to go on a single-day trip or to stay overnight to enjoy a night embraced by mountains and forests!","ADMIN_Name":"Heping District, Taichung City","DEP_NAME":"Taichung Branch","PHONE":"+886 4 2595-1214","EMER_PHONE":"04-25951214","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0300002","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma4jFAs3lYw","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"1800 - 2996","OPEN_TIME":"06:30~17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"The visitor center service hours are 07:30-17:30.","RA_AREA":3976.970,"X":"247466","Y":"2682133","ADDRESS":"No. 18, Xueshan Road, Heping District, Taichung City","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/Dasyueshan/?ref=br_rs","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0300003","RA_name":"Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"The fiery Taiwan Red Maple in autumn, starry sky in the summer night, sea of clouds at dusk, the Formosan Muntjac and Mikado Pheasants strolling amidst the forest, and the one-and-only thousand-year-old Sacred Tree of Taiwan Red Cypress in the Greater Taichung area, are the most fascinating images of Dasyueshan (Great Snow Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area. \nFormerly the Dasyueshan Forest Station, where the logging business commenced in 1958 and brought prosperity to Dongshi and Fengyuan; today, this mountain town that is an hour drive from Dongshi, has become a forest recreational area, and continues to introduce the grace of Mother Nature to the people in Central Taiwan. Situated at an elevation over 2,000 meters, the climate here is cool and pleasant. The Small Sacred Tree Trail and Skid Road Trail still preserve the virgin forest of giant Taiwan Cypress, which is among the most brilliant landscapes of the Recreation Area. Also, the 50-meter-tall and 1,400-year old giant Sacred Tree standing at the deepest end of the Recreation Area was once ranked as Taiwan’s 11th giant tree!  \nThe wildlife is yet another magnificent treasure of Dasyueshan: Formosan Muntjac, Formosan Serow, and Formosan White-faced Flying Squirrel party at night, while mountain birds like Mikado Pheasant, Swinhoe’s Pheasant, and Formosan Yuhina dance during the day. When you stroll amidst the forest and enjoy the relaxing forest bath, you may easily find an unexpected encounter with these furry and feathery celebrities!","ADMIN_Name":"Heping District, Taichung City","DEP_NAME":"Taichung Branch","PHONE":"+886 4 2587-7901","EMER_PHONE":"(04)2587-7902","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0300003","CCTV":null,"CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"2900 - 3421","OPEN_TIME":"Song Syue Lodge: 07:00-20:00; Hehuan Villa (the visitor center is currently closed, only the sales department is open): 08:00-17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Song Syue Lodge and Ski Resort will suspend accommodation on the day before Lunar New Year's Eve and will be closed on Lunar New Year's Eve.","RA_AREA":457.610,"X":"278892","Y":"2670832","ADDRESS":"No. 65, Guanyuan, Xiulin Township, Hualien County 972068 , Taiwan (R.O.C.)","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0300004","RA_name":"Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"When it comes to snow and high mountains, Hehuanshan is no doubt the prime choice of Taiwanese people; they also capture the unique image of Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area. \nHehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area is the very first national forest recreational area in Taiwan, established as early as 1963, thanks to its extraordinary scenery and alpine ecosystem. You can find a vast field of Yushan Cane up here, experience the chilling temperature 18 degrees Celsius lower than that on the plain, and access three renowned peaks out of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan: Hehuanshan Main Peak, Hehuanshan East Peak, as well as Shimenshan. You can stay in Song Syue Lodge to witness the marvelous starry sky at night. There are birds which can only be seen at high altitude: Alpine Accentor, Vinaceous Rosefinch, Taiwan Firecrest, and so forth, waiting for you to pay a visit!\nThe snowy scene is one huge feature of Hehuanshan, for such a winter snow scene is the most captivating dream-like picture for subtropical Taiwan. In May, the splendid ocean of Mori Rhododendron blossoms decorates the green mountain with reds and whites, as if it were snowing again. Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area is a place that demonstrates its brilliance during all four seasons, and takes your breath away.","ADMIN_Name":"Sioulin Township, Hualien County, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County","DEP_NAME":"Nantou Branch","PHONE":"+886 49 280-2980","EMER_PHONE":"","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0300004","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"1100 - 2600","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Tickets are offered at a half-price discount of NT$100. Concessionary tickets and parking fees remain at their original rates, with a daily parking limit of 200 spaces. Accommodation will still primarily be offered in packages for groups of 16 or more. Unbooked rooms will be available for individual travelers to book online within 30 days, with updates posted daily at midnight.","RA_AREA":2787.000,"X":"267253","Y":"2649969","ADDRESS":"No. 153, Da'an Rd., Ren’ai Township, Nantou County 546010 , Taiwan (R.O.C.)","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/awdonline2014","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0400001","RA_name":"Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Aowanda Forest Recreation Area is an enchanting forest covered in golden red maple and surrounded by rich wildlife. \nWith 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. \nAt 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. \nThe 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!","ADMIN_Name":"Ren'ai Township, Nantou County","DEP_NAME":"Nantou Branch","PHONE":"+886 49 297-4511","EMER_PHONE":"049-2974511","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0400001","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"2000 - 2700","OPEN_TIME":"24 hours","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"Business hours of each building:\nMori 2488: 9:00~17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)\nPassenger Service Center: 8:00~17:00\nMuseum: 8:30~16:30\nEcological Museum: 8:30~16:30 (opens earlier at 7:00 in summer from March to October)","RA_AREA":1388.370,"X":"229779","Y":"2600642","ADDRESS":"No. 59, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/AlishanForest","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0500001","RA_name":"Alishan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, with its forest railways, Sacred Trees, sea of clouds, sunrise, and cherry blossoms, is the most famous and popular forest recreational area in Taiwan. It is a brilliant jadeite shinning on the Alishan Mountain Range.\nYou may take the renowned mountain touring forest railway at TRA Chiayi Station, slowly make your way to the terminal station Alishan Station (the forest railway’s main line currently operates between Chiayi and Fenqihu only, not fully operational yet) while enjoying the marvelous landscape of forest. You can also drive via the Provincial Highway No. 18, which will take you to Alishan National Forest Recreational Area at the 88.2k marker with an elevation of 2216 meters in less than two hours. \n\nThe Alishan Mountain Range is one of the Top Five Mountain Ranges in Taiwan. Alishan (Ali Mountain) is not just a mountain, but the name for the entire mountain area. Rich in Taiwan Red Cypress and Taiwan Yellow Cypress ever since the ancient times, Alishan became the largest forest area in 1912 until the end of 1960s. The primitive cypress forests almost die out after the logging by the Japanese and the nationalist government. Only some 40 Giant Red Cypress beside the Giant-tree Plant Walk-1 and -2 survived to date for us to remember the majestic forest of Sacred Trees back in the day. “Alishan Sianglin Sacred Tree”, with a height of 45 meters and a circumference of 12.3 meters, approximately 2300 years old, is the tallest of all and a stop visitors to Alishan should never miss. \nThere is a rich ecology in Alishan National Forest Recreational Area. In particular, the most unique species among the flora are the rare Oleandra wallichii, Huperzia somae, Alishan Mahonia, and Taiwan Pleione. As for those of fauna, there are Taiwan macaque, Mikado Pheasant as well as the little stars like Steere's Liocichla, Collared Bush Robin, and Alisan's Salamander. A vibrant ecosystem it is.\nAside from the Sacred Tree, there are lots of attractions worthy of visiting: Alishan Forest Railways, the ethereal Sister Ponds, the magnificent sea of clouds, the splendid Chushan Sunrise, Shouzhen Temple, Hundred-year-old Ciyun Temple, the historical sites of forestry, the various flowers such as cherry blossoms and rhododendron in the spring time, and so on and so forth. Alishan National Forest Recreational Area is an international-level tourist attraction that represents the cloud forest belt in Taiwan, welcoming tourists around the world to come to learn about the rich and beautiful mountains and forests in Taiwan.","ADMIN_Name":"Alishan Township, Chiayi County","DEP_NAME":"Chiayi Branch","PHONE":"Daytime: +886 5 267-9917; Nighttime: +886 5 267-9715","EMER_PHONE":"05-2679715","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0500001","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y97q9KrhwA","CCTV_DESC":"阿里山國家森林遊樂區 / 提供單位：農業部林業及自然保育署"},{"RA_ALT":"500 - 1804","OPEN_TIME":"Closed.","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":770.000,"X":"224856","Y":"2551790","ADDRESS":"No. 150, Baoshan Lane, Baoshan Village, Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung City","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/Tengjhih2021/","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0600001","RA_name":"Tengjhih National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Nicknamed “Little Xitou”, Tengjhih (Vine Branch) National Forest Recreation Area, with its large field of forest-plantation and the title of “Pine Billow”, is the best destination for residents of Kaohsiung to enjoy a forest bath, escape the summer heat, and appreciate the ecology. \nApproximately a 2-hour drive from Kaohsiung City, Tengjhih used to be a habitat of the Bunun Tribe. Back in the Japanese Colonial Period, an experimental forest for Kyoto University, Japan, was established here. Hence, there is a forest-plantation of Hinoki Falsecypress, which is rarely seen in Taiwan. As vital paths, such as the famous Liugui Security Path and Neibenlu Cross Mountain Trail pass through here, historical ruins can be found here and there.\nThe Recreation Area is situated at an elevation between 1,500 to 1,840 meters with a pleasant, cool climate. The tropical alpine broad-leaved mist forest there became a home to big tree species like Stout Camphor Tree and Chinese Guger-tree. In addition, there is the precious species, “Tengjhih Begonia”, which is named after the place, in addition to numerous rare ferns. The rich ecosystem also nurtures many uncommon insects, such as Nigidius lewisi, Caligula thibeta okurai, and Formotosema siebohmi (Distant). Tengjhih is among the locations where Yellow Tits are spotted the most; this is truly an excellent destination for hiking and bird-watching!","ADMIN_Name":"Taoyuan Dist., Kaohsiung City","DEP_NAME":"Pingtung Branch","PHONE":"+886 7 689-3118","EMER_PHONE":"07-6895123","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0600001","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"200 - 300","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":75.000,"X":"230587","Y":"2428999","ADDRESS":"No. 201, Gongyuan Road, Kenting Village, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County","EMAIL":null,"FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/ktforestarea","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0600002","RA_name":"Kenting National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Formerly an ocean garden where coral polyps, calcareous algae, foraminifera, and shells flocked and thrived, Kenting National Forest Recreation Area became a unique forest ecosystem, an Uplifted Coral Reef Forest, thanks to the plate movement of the Earth 500 thousand years ago. Such an ecosystem is a mix of rich ecology, monsoon rainforest, and limestone landform, offering visitors an alternative touring experience in Kenting. \nMerely a 10 minute walk from Kenting Street, it is the second national forest recreational area in Taiwan, home to thriving species of the uplifted coral reef forest and monsoon rainforest: big Bishopwood that cling tightly to the reef, Looking Glass Trees with extensive buttress roots, White Banyan Trees with countless aerial roots, etc. The Japanese established the “Hengchun Tropical Botanical Garden” here in 1906, which has been operating for over a century to date.\nGroups of Taiwan macaque and Red-bellied tree squirrel are often seen in the Recreation Area. Yet, the most captivating scene will be the migrant birds visiting during the autumn and winter, such as Gray-faced Buzzards in October. At times, you can even sight the elegant silhouette of the rare Black-napped Oriole. At the bottom level of the forest, there live precious tiny dwellers like the Huang Ze gray crabs (Geothelphusa albogilva) and Satsuma batanica pancala, endemic species to Taiwan.\n Another major feature of Kenting National Forest Recreation Area is its limestone landform. Geological treasures, including stalactites and stalagmites, can be found in the vadose caves, like the Silver Dragon Cave and Stalagmite Cave. This magical forest is definitely a feast for the eyes for anyone who likes adventure!","ADMIN_Name":"Hengchun Town, Pingtung County","DEP_NAME":"Pingtung Branch","PHONE":"+886 8 886-1211","EMER_PHONE":"08-8861211","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0600002","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfBv0kT3ezE","CCTV_DESC":"觀海樓即時影像"},{"RA_ALT":"150 - 700","OPEN_TIME":"08:00~17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":1584.850,"X":"228955","Y":"2457672","ADDRESS":"No. 23, Lane 2, Danlu Village, Shizi Township, Pingtung County","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/shuangliou.forest","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0600003","RA_name":"Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"In Shuangliu (Two Streams) National Forest Recreation Area, you may appreciate White Banyan Trees that are linked to each other like a giant network, stroll in the gorgeous reforestation and climb Maozi Mountain to overlook the landscape, or trace upward following the Fenggang Creek to Shuangliu Waterfall, which was once voted the second most beautiful waterfall in Taiwan, rich in anions and refreshing air. Altogether, the Recreation Area offers tourists a distinctive experience of Hengchun Peninsula. \nLocated in Shizi Township, Pingtung, it is less than a thirty minute drive from Fenggang. The name “Shuangliu” came about owing to the convergence of the Fenggang Creek and Daren Creek here. It used to be a habitat of the Paiwan Tribe, thus the ruins of the signature architecture “Tortoiseshell Lodge” beside the White Banyan Trail. Also, since the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency planted a vast field of tropical tree species such as Taiwan Zelkova and Mahogany here in 1965, it is a great place for one to appreciate the beauty of a manmade hardwood forest. \nA peculiar ecology is manifested by the representative flora of Hengchun Peninsula seen along Mt. Maozi Trail: including Taiwan Loquat, Taiwan Guger-tree, and Selaginella boninensis. Birds like Taiwan Blue Magpie and Taiwan Hwamei, as well as over 196 butterfly species, nest in the woods, waiting for you to visit. Perhaps you can also spot the protected wildlife species, Heng-chun birdwing butterfly!","ADMIN_Name":"Shizi Township, Pingtung County","DEP_NAME":"Pingtung Branch","PHONE":"Shuangliu Visitor Center: +886 8 8701394","EMER_PHONE":"08-8701393","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0600003","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"110 - 650","OPEN_TIME":"07:30-17:00 (extended to 18:00 in July and August)/Closed on Lunar New Year's Eve.","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"The ticket purchase and entry time is from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (ticket sales are open until 5:30 pm in summer from July to August), and the opening hours are from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (open until 6:00 pm in summer from July to August).","RA_AREA":110.800,"X":"249103","Y":"2509661","ADDRESS":"No. 290, Longquan Road, Wenquan Village, Beinan Township, Taitung County","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/921113291319791","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0700001","RA_name":"Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Zhiben National Forest Recreation Area ranges in altitude from 110 to 650 meters, enjoying a warm and humid climate year-round. The park boasts a diverse array of flora and fauna, with major attractions including a century-old banyan tree, a century-old sorrel vine, and the Zhiben Herb Garden. The recreation area is ideal for ecotourism, forest therapy, family activities, and nighttime observation. In recent years, the park has continuously improved its trail system and wood-based experiential facilities, and launched the Zhiben fragrance series, extending beautiful forest memories into everyday life.\n\nOpen a window, and embark on a journey through the beauty of the forest! In 2024, a renovation project was launched for the store space, introducing a new 6-meter-long panoramic window, allowing visitors to \"gaze upon the entire forest\" from the store, offering unobstructed views of the refreshing mountain scenery and waterfalls. They've also created the first \"Forest Made\" brand concept store in eastern Taiwan—「FOREST MADE」X「Hoob Zhiben Store」—focusing on nature conservation and sustainable development. This innovative approach to operating a forest recreation space connects the public with the forest ecosystem, creating diverse service value.\n\nThe store's interior design utilizes domestically produced materials and features a curated selection of local Taitung mountain village cuisine, specialty crafts, mountain reading materials, and products showcasing Taitung's botanical landscapes and outdoor lifestyle items. Stepping into the space feels like entering the Zhiben Forest, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of Taiwan's forests.","ADMIN_Name":"Beinan Township, Taitung County","DEP_NAME":"Taitung Branch","PHONE":"+886 89 510961#10","EMER_PHONE":"089-510961、089-345493","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0700001","CCTV":"https://cctv-ss04.thb.gov.tw:443/T11-176K+500","CCTV_DESC":"地點：知本派出所  /  提供單位：交通部公路總局"},{"RA_ALT":"2300 - 2850","OPEN_TIME":"Park Closed","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"The park is closed due to engineering planning.\nThere is no parking space, toilets, trash cans, or tourist group injury insurance. Due to unstable geology along the Nanheng Highway, please assess the safety risks of your visit and reserve time for your return trip.\nPlease do not enter the work area or closed area. The park is only for Songjing and Songtao trails to connect to Jiaming Lake National Trail (on-site registration is required, registration time is 07:00-16:00, not accepted during New Year's Eve, heavy rain, typhoon, earthquake and other disaster periods and after disasters). If the itinerary exceeds 2.7 kilometers of Jiaming Lake National Trail, please apply on the official website of Jiaming Lake National Trail (https://jmlnt.forest.gov.tw/) and the Ministry of the Interior National Police Agency (https://nv2.npa.gov.tw/NM107-604Client/) before you can go.\nIt is difficult to decompose and remove garbage in high mountain environments. Please implement Leave No Trace (LNT) and carry your own garbage down the mountain.","RA_AREA":362.000,"X":"247711","Y":"2571915","ADDRESS":"No. 7, Siangyang Village, Lidao Township, Haiduan County, Taitung County","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/JiamingLake","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0700002","RA_name":"Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Strolling on the winding forest trail amidst the neatly-arranged Taiwan Red Pine and Taiwan Red Cypress, from time to time, you may encounter mountaineers with huge backpacks. As you greet each other, a Mikado Pheasant may quietly pass through the trail behind you and disappear into the bushes, while the Taiwan Firecrest in the tree never stops chirping. This is a typical scene for those who pay a visit to Siangyang (Sunward) National Forest Recreation Area.\nCompared to the renowned Jiaming Lake, Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area located at the 154K marker of the Southern Cross-island Highway (Provincial Highway No. 20) at an altitude of 2,320 meters with just the right size, appears to be much more low-profiled. There is gorgeous artificial forest along with gentle trails. A walk along the trails in the Recreation Area grants one the music of a dozen mountain birds singing and the pictures of roaming national treasures, Mikado Pheasant, as well as the sneaky Formosan Muntjac and goats. It is indeed a pleasant environment at high elevation with cool temperature, neat forestation, and rich ecology for anyone to go on a carefree hiking for half a day!\n\nNote: Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area is currently closed. The reopening date will be announced separately.","ADMIN_Name":"Haiduan Township, Taitung County","DEP_NAME":"Taitung Branch","PHONE":"Playground: +886 912 103-376; Jiaming Lake National Trail Entrance Service Station: +886 912 103-375; Management Office: +886 89 324-121#708","EMER_PHONE":"","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0700002","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"200 - 750","OPEN_TIME":"08:00-17:00","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":196.170,"X":"286234","Y":"2609525","ADDRESS":"No. 161, Guangdong Road, Fuyuan Village, Ruisui Township, Hualien County","EMAIL":"","FB_URL":"","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0800001","RA_name":"Fuyuan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"Fuyuan National Forest Recreation Area is traversed by the Fuyuan River, featuring a network of winding mountain trails. At its deepest point are the Longyin Suspension Bridge, Fuyuan Suspension Bridge, and Longyin Waterfall, offering a tranquil and secluded experience. It combines birdwatching, butterfly watching, forest bathing, and hot springs, providing visitors with a diverse range of recreational experiences.\n\nAbout an hour's drive from Hualien City, you'll reach Fuyuan National Forest Recreation Area, also known as \"Butterfly Valley.\" This area was once the eastern terminus of the Qing Dynasty's \"Guanmen Ancient Road,\" and now boasts large tracts of 40-year-old camphor trees, creating a beautiful and pleasant landscape. The primeval forest features representative low-altitude forest species such as *Ligusticum striatum* and *Monkey Delight*, with abundant epiphytes adding to its Avatar-like forest beauty.\n\nLocated in the foothills of the Central Mountain Range, the park is rich in birdlife, making it a renowned birdwatching destination in Hualien. Notable birds include the Hualien County Bird (Willow Bird), the Five-colored Bird, the Yellow-bellied Blue-crowned Crane, the Formosan Blue Magpie, the Grey-throated Mink, and the Great Crested Vulture, which frequently soars overhead. In addition, the best time to see butterflies is during the spring and summer months (March to August), and the diverse butterfly resources have earned it the nickname \"Butterfly Valley\". The park's humid and pollution-free environment has resulted in a diverse range of fireflies in Fuyuan. The Black-winged Firefly appears from March to June and the Taiwan Mountain Firefly from October to December, making it a popular spot for firefly watching in recent years.","ADMIN_Name":"Rueisuei Township, Hualien County","DEP_NAME":"Hualien Branch","PHONE":"+886 3 8812377; +886 3 8812378","EMER_PHONE":"03-8812377","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0800001","CCTV":"","CCTV_DESC":""},{"RA_ALT":"140 - 601","OPEN_TIME":"08:00-17:00, closed on Lunar New Year's Eve","CLOSE_TIME":"","OPEN_TIME_NOTE":"","RA_AREA":169.000,"X":"301061","Y":"2646179","ADDRESS":"No. 65, Linyuan Road, Chinan Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County","EMAIL":"chinan.forest@gmail.com","FB_URL":"https://www.facebook.com/ChihnanNationalForestRecreationArea/","TYP":"0","TYP_ID":"0800002","RA_name":"Chihnan National Forest Recreation Area","RA_COPY":"If you are into exploring history, then Chihnan National Forest Recreation Area is a place you should not miss: old locomotives, yarders, as well as the vintage photographs and countless artifacts in the Forestry Exhibition Hall sit in the small Recreation Area beside Hualien’s Liyu Lake, epitomizing the 60s. \nChihnan is the starting point of one of the three legends in the forestry history of Hualien: Halunshan Mountain Railway. It was a glorious forestry railroad empire that spanned about 50 km in length in Hualien, planned by the Japanese and expanded by the nationalist government. The total ban of logging came into force in 1989, Halun Work Station was shut down and cut off from the world. Only the Chihnan Work Station survived as a forest recreational area for people to remember the days of forestry. \nIn addition to history, there are woods in Chihnan as well, primarily of Moraceae and Lauraceae mixed with reforestation species such as Formosan Ash. Birds endemic to Eastern Taiwan, such as Formosan Bubul, can often be sighted here, which makes it an excellent choice for people to get close to nature. Come to Chihnan National Forest Recreation Area, and appreciate the transformation, as well as the prospects of forestry management in different contexts and times amidst the ambiance of history and forest phytoncide.","ADMIN_Name":"Shoufong Township, Hualien County","DEP_NAME":"Hualien Branch","PHONE":"+886 3 864-1594#13","EMER_PHONE":"","URL":"https://recreation.forest.gov.tw/EN/Forest/RA?typ_id=0800002","CCTV":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaKOV4qkDHw","CCTV_DESC":"地點：鯉魚潭  /  提供單位：花東縱谷國家風景管理處"}]