Neidong National Forest Recreation Area

Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Chinese: 內洞國家森林遊樂區
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Map showing the location of Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Taiwan
Geography
LocationWulai, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates24°49′55.2″N 121°31′36.3″E / 24.832000°N 121.526750°E / 24.832000; 121.526750
Elevation230-800 meters
Area1,191 hectares
Administration
Established1984

Neidong National Forest Recreation Area (traditional Chinese: 內洞國家森林遊樂區; simplified Chinese: 内洞国家森林游乐区; pinyin: Nèidòng Guójiā Sēnlín Yóulè Qū) is a forest located in Xinxian Village, Wulai District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The forest area was established in 1984.[1] In August 2015, the forest was closed after it was badly hit by Typhoon Soudelor. The forest was reopened again to the public on 15 September 2018 after restoration work which costed NT$100 million.[2]

Geology

The forest is located at the intersection area of Neidong Creek and Nanshih Creek.[2] It spreads across an area of 1,191 hectares at an elevation of 230-800 meters above sea level. It has an annual mean temperature of 20°C.[3] It consists of moss, lichen and greenery, as well as various animals, such as monkeys, birds, insects etc.[4]

Transportation

The forest is accessible by bus from Taipei Main Station.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Neidong National Forest Recreation Area". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b Liao, George (12 September 2018). "Neidong National Forest Recreation Area in New Taipei to reopen Sept. 15". Taiwan News. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Neidong Forest Recreation Area". Forestry Bureau. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Neidong National Forest Recreation Area". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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