Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area Introduction
Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area is located beside the South Link Highway in Caopu Village, Lion's Head Township, with elevation ranging from 175 meters to 650 meters. The total area covers an expansive 1,600 hectares, showcasing diverse landscapes including streams, waterfalls, birds, butterflies, and lush forests, creating a beautiful natural scene that makes it a paradise worth visiting. The Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area sits at the confluence of two major tributaries of Fenggang Creek, forming a naturally beautiful river valley landscape, where the famous Shuangliu Waterfall is hidden. The Shuangliu Waterfall has a height of 25 meters, with a constant water source that creates a majestic cascade, with mist rising dramatically around the steep cliffs and dense forests. Accompanied by a classic semicircular arch bridge nearby, this picturesque scene is worthy of poetry and painting. It is also an excellent place to appreciate plant life. The area is rich in various tree species, with a dense forest formed by species like Ficus microcarpa, Liquidambar formosana, and other plants. Come and immerse yourself in a forest bath! Walking along the tranquil forest bathing trail, you will find various plants like Cinnamomum camphora, wood vine, and ferns welcoming you along the way. It’s not unusual to get hit by fallen fruits or drifting leaves, but there's no need to rush to dodge them; just consider them a rare and wonderful encounter! The original forest habitat often attracts various animals. Here, you can see the graceful fluttering of different butterflies like swallowtails, morphos, and whites; hear the joyful songs of birds such as magpies, orioles, plum-headed parakeets, and black-crowned night herons; and even the chorus of the white-throated tree frog. Don’t complain about the noise! You might also encounter seasonal visitors such as the gray-faced buzzard, red-bellied hawk, red-eared pheasant, and golden-bellied flycatcher, so if you spot them, be sure to say hello.
