Saturday, 1 June 2019

TAIWAN KAOHSIUNG - ECOLOGY & NATURE

1. KAOHSIUNG CENTRAL PARK
Located in the downtown area, Central Park is positioned as a natural forest park where citizens and visitors can have a natural, green land in which to spend their time watching different animals and birds. After shopping  at nearby businesses, it is recommended to come here for a relaxing rest in a natural environment.

* Kaohsiung MRT Red Line Central Park Station (R9)
* take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line to Central Park Station (R9)  and leave the station from Exit 1

2. SHOUSHAN ZOO
Shoushan Zoo is the largest public zoo in southern Taiwan . In addition to general facilities, the zoo has a Children's Ranch " where many kinds of cute and tame animals are raised and fed. Both adults and children can pet feed animals under staff supervision. This facility allows visitors to experience the fun ranch atmosphere in atmosphere in the middle of metropolis.
* No 350, Wanshan Road, Gushan District , Kaohsiung City
* 9am to 5pm , Tuesday to Sunday ( closed on Monday and chinese new Year's Eve)
* take the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line to Yangchengpu Station and transfer to bus 56 at Exit 4 . ( the bus is out of service on Monday)

3. SHOUSHAN NATIONAL NATURAL  PARK
Shoushan National Natural Park used to be an important strategic military location, so it had been off limits to the public for a long time . Luckily this isolation protected the habitat for Taiwanese macaques and helped to retain local biodiversity. Now the area is designed as a natural park where visitors can observe the natural ecosystem and hiking accompanied by macaques has become one of the characteristic activities in this park.

* Take the Kaohsiung MRT Orange Line to Sizihwan Station ( O1) , transfer to bus 31 and get off at Shoushan Park Stop.

4. CHENGCING LAKE
Chengcing Lake is the largest natural / improved lake park in southern Taiwan and it is a popular tourist destination . In addition tourist destination. In addition to the beautiful lake scene . Chengcing Lake also has other tourist attractions such as the Freshwater Aquarium and Oceanarium , which was rebuilt from an old underground military command center tunnel.

* 6am - 6pm , winter 6am -5.30am
* take bus 60 at Kaohsiung Main Station

5. GAOPING RIVER OLD IRON BRIDGE WETLAND PARK
The Gaoping River old Iron Bridge Wetland Park is the largest manmade wetland park in southern Taiwan. This area is home to many bird species, so it is an attractive location for birdwatchers and photographers. The park also includes a massive lawn, a bike path and several family activities, so it is good place for family outings as well. The Gaoping river Old Iron Bridge was built 1914 and is now recognized as a National Grade II historic site.

* Take the train to Jioucyutang Station , turn right after exiting the station and go straight to the end of the road. Take another right when you see a convenience store and go straight. Turn left at the end of the road where the sign of the park is set up. The park is within a 5-8 minute walk.

* Under the Old Iron Bridge on the western bank of the Gaoping River, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City

6.MOONSCAPE WORLD
Monnscape world is a barren limestone badland created by erosion. The scenic area got its name from its resemblance to the surface  of the moon. In addition to the unique landscape view, it is also a popular spot where tourists can enjoy chicken dishes.
* The west side of Dagangshan area, Tianliao District, Kaohsiung City
* take the bus of Guting Line operated by Kaohsiung Transportation Co. Ltd at Gangshan Railway Station and get off Moonscape World Stop


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