Neidong National Forest Recreation Area

Naidong forest recreation area, established in 1973, is known as "baby Valley". It is a representative of the ecological environment of low-altitude streams and canyons in Northern Taiwan. It is connected with the landscape of Wulai scenic spot. There are many waterfalls in the area, represented by the famous Xinxian three story waterfall in the forest recreation area and the high Wulai waterfall. In terms of ecology, there are many natural broad-leaved forests, birds, frogs and butterflies.

Detailed introduction of Neidong Forest Recreation Area:

Neidong forest recreation area is located in Xinxian village, Wulai Township, Taipei County, Taiwan Province, with an area of 1191 hectares and an elevation of 230-800 meters. It is said that the valley has more frog calls, so it used to be called Baby Valley, which was changed from the sound of "wawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawawa". It is characterized by abundant and varied forest forms and ecological changes in the footpath. Neidong waterfall, the most famous waterfall in the area, is formed by continuous deformation of bed slope, and it goes down by three steps.

Main attractions

Neidong forest recreation area is formerly known as baby Valley and Xinxian waterfall. In addition to the waterfall, there are shoals, forests, valleys and other landscapes in the area. A camping barbecue area is planned. Xinxian waterfall has a huge water potential. It is formed when Nanshi river is blocked by sand bar. The waterfall is divided into three layers with beautiful scenery. The mountains on both sides of the valley are full of pure Cryptomeria fortunei forests. The Forest Service Bureau has a forest bath trail to let tourists enjoy the forest bath and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Located in Xinxian village, Wulai Township, the whole area is about 1191.34 hectares, with an altitude of 230-800 meters. The natural ecology is well preserved and rich in animal resources. Every spring and summer exchange period, there are countless frogs in the park, which is like a symphony feast immersed in beautiful nature, so it is also called "baby Valley".

There are many different landscapes in the park, such as forests, waterfalls, pools, streams, and so on. Because of the advantages of preservation, the park is full of natural wild fun. The clear Nanshi River and its upstream tributary, Neidong River, flow through the park. Besides, according to the natural environment planning, there are well-equipped recreational facilities for tourists, such as pavilions, waterfall bridges, sightseeing trails, and picnic areas Due to the special terrain, the waterfall has a three-layer structure with many changes, which leads to the impact of water spray and produces a lot of anions. The content of anions ranks first in Taiwan.

Wanwa Valley Waterfall (Xinxian waterfall) is a powerful waterfall with cold water. Tourists are not allowed to swim in the water. The valleys on both sides are composed of primitive broad-leaved forest and pure forest of Cryptomeria fortunei. In order to provide tourists with sightseeing and sunbathing, the forestry bureau has set up a main trail and a mountain walk. The main trail is 950 meters long, and the whole trail is paved with gravel about 950 meters. The mountain walk is also known as the mountain walk "Forest bath trail" is paved with stone steps, gravel or earth rock surface, with a total length of about 2200 meters. Along the trail, the scenery is natural and the plant resources are rich.

natural resources

There are many kinds of wild animals in the park, and the ecological habits of all kinds of animals are different. They have different activity time or chirp in the daytime or at night. They are divided into birds, mammals, fish, insects, reptiles and so on, as well as the children's favorite butterfly.

Birds: resident birds, winter migratory birds and transit birds are the most common, as well as the endemic species of Taiwan, such as Taiwan purple thrush and Taiwan Blue Magpie.

Mammals: Taiwan macaque, Qiang, mountain pig, civet, big red flying squirrel, Taiwan mole, etc.

Fish: there are 13 species, such as Formosan horse mouth fish, stone address, sea bream, catfish, Monopterus albus, and various shrimps and crabs.

Insects: beetles, longicorn, bees, moths, cicadas, dragonflies, Papilionidae, glass nymphs, two tailed butterflies, Pink Butterflies and so on.

Reptiles: there are turtle shell flower, bamboo silk, stinky green male, red tail mackerel and other snakes, as well as the lizard and frog.

Also because it is located in the administrative region of the Aborigines (tayas) in Wulai Township, the park is full of strong local customs and customs of the tayas, as well as the unforgettable hot spring feast.

Tourism information

Self driving

1. From rosford road in Taipei city to Beixin Road, then to Bitan, and then to Beiwu highway (provincial highway 9a) to Wulai.

2. "National highway" NO.3: from ankeng interchange to zhongxing road or Huanhe Road, Beixin road to Qingtan, then to Xinwu highway (9a provincial road) to Wulai.

Public transport

Take the Xindian bus to Wulai in Taipei City, then transfer to the bus to Xinxian village.

The external road is a second lane, which is easy to jam on holidays. The large vehicle management system is implemented. Vehicles with more than 20 seats are forbidden to enter on holidays, and the application for medium vehicles with 20 seats can be submitted to Ulai branch office on non holidays

Neidong National Forest Recreation Area

brief introduction

Neidong national forest recreation area is located in xinxianli, Wulai District, Xinbei City, Taiwan, with an area of 1191 hectares and an elevation of 230-800 meters. It is said that the valley has more frog calls, so it used to be called Baby valley. It is characterized by abundant and varied forest forms and ecological changes in the footpath. Neidong waterfall, the most famous waterfall in the area, is formed by continuous deformation of bed slope, and it goes down by three steps.

Address: Xinxian village, Wulai District, Xinbei City

Longitude: 121.5261483

Latitude: 24.8340981

Tel. + 886-02-26617358

Ticket information: full ticket - 65 yuan on weekdays

It is only applicable to ordinary adults (people in Taipei County with half a ticket of ID card).

Full ticket - Holiday 80 yuan

It is only applicable to ordinary adults (people in Taipei County with half a ticket of ID card).

Half ticket 40 yuan

Only for children.

Group ticket 52 yuan

Only holidays.

If the number of group members exceeds 20, 20% off the full ticket price.

The special ticket is 10 yuan

Elderly over 65 years old, or disabled (with disability manual) and a companion

Free ticket 0 yuan

The volunteers who hold the "volunteer service honor card" will be admitted to the park free of charge.

The person with physical disability who is easy to identify or has a disability manual and one of his guardians or necessary companions can enter the forest recreation area free of charge.

Opening hours: 08:00 ~ 17:00

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