Shading Natural Park Introduction
She-Ding Natural Park features a raised coral reef terrain, characterized by geological landscapes such as coral reef fissures, limestone caves, and grassy areas. To avoid excessive disruption of the natural ecosystem, the park only has simple trails and small informational signage, making it a scenic area with a primitive appearance. The plant community in She-Ding Natural Park consists of over 300 species. During spring and summer, the abundant flowering of nectar plants attracts various butterflies, making them a common sight. Statistics indicate that nearly 50 species of butterflies can be observed here, along with cicadas and frogs, contributing to a vibrant display of colorful butterflies. In winter, the northeast monsoon prevails, causing the coral reef trees in She-Ding Natural Park to grow at a slant due to the strong winds, creating unique wind-shear trees that tilt southwest, showcasing a rare natural plant art landscape. Following the trails, visitors can admire a variety of geological formations. Rainwater seeps into the reef, flowing with gravity and the tilt of the strata, forming "springs" where water emerges at the surface from the bottom of rock formations; "small fissures" created by the tension occurring during uplift or dissolution of coral reefs; a "grand canyon" with nearly 50-meter-high fissures interlaced with surrounding trees that resemble a narrow passage when viewed from below; as well as stunning formations like stalagmites, stone pillars, eroded caves, erosion grooves, and stalactites, all of significant aesthetic value. In addition to visiting the ecological area of She-Ding Natural Park, the entire She-Ding community also boasts fascinating ecological features, including a 140-hectare persimmon forest, a large Ficus tree that can only be embraced by 15 people, luminescent mushrooms known as "ghost fire," dark night fireflies, successfully rehabilitated Formosan sika deer, and the red-bellied hawk and gray-faced buzzard. If given the opportunity, one should definitely come and experience these astonishing plant and animal ecosystems in depth.
