Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area Introduction
Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area is located beside the South Link Highway in Caopu Village, Lion Township, with elevations ranging from 175 meters to 650 meters. Covering an area of 1,600 hectares, the park features a rich variety of landscapes, including streams, waterfalls, birds, butterflies, forests, and river valleys, creating a beautiful natural scenery that makes it an enchanting paradise. The Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area is situated at the confluence of the two main tributaries of Fenggang Creek, forming a naturally beautiful river valley landscape, with the most famous Shuangliu Waterfall hidden here. The waterfall, with a height of 25 meters, has a year-round water source that cascades down like silk, creating a mesmerizing mist that surrounds the rocky cliffs and lush forests. A classical semi-circular arch bridge nearby complements this picturesque scene, making it suitable for poetry and paintings. This area is also a great spot for appreciating plants. The park boasts numerous tree species, and the dense green forest is formed by varieties such as kaitong, sweet gum, mountain ramie, banyan, and rosewood, inviting visitors to indulge in a forest bath! Walking along the serene forest bath trail, one can see light wax trees, ramie, dwarf ferns, and soapberry trees welcoming you along the way. If you happen to be brushed by fallen fruits or drifting leaves, don’t rush to dodge them; just consider it a rare and wonderful encounter! The pristine forest environment often attracts various animals, with various swallowtails, calico butterflies, and pink butterflies dancing gracefully here; you can hear the joyful songs of treepie, Eurasian magpie, colorful birds, and black-crowned night herons. You may also hear the croaks of the white-throated tree frog, so don't complain about the noise. Autumn and winter bring migratory visitors such as the gray-faced buzzard, red-bellied hawk, red-billed blackbird, and yellow-bellied sunbird. If you have the chance to encounter them, don’t forget to say hello!
