Luodong Forestry Culture Park Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, Taiwan had three major forests: Bashianshan Forest, Alishan Forest, and Taiping Mountain Forest. The timber logged from Taiping Mountain, such as cypress and false cedar, was transported to the Luodong Branch Office and storage pools for safekeeping. The Luodong Branch Office was later transformed into what is now the Luodong Forestry Culture Park. The Luodong Forestry Culture Park is located near the city of Luodong and is easily accessible. The park features storage pools, forest railways, a bamboo station, a steam locomotive, lush greenery, and trails. From these facilities and buildings, one can see how prosperous the forestry development was back then and how lively it was, while also reflecting on how many precious cypress trees have vanished in Taiping Mountain. With the transformation of the forestry industry, the once grand storage pools now hold scattered logs of cypress that were chopped down at that time. Today, the storage pools no longer serve their original function and have become a paradise for waterfowl and fish. Walking through the park feels like entering a secret garden, with dense trees planted throughout, the occasional sound of birdsong, and the air filled with phytoncides and a subtle scent of cypress. The comfortable environment invites visitors to pause and immerse themselves in a sense of inner peace.
