Jade Mountain Reservoir Introduction
The Shimen Reservoir, which supplies water and generates power for the Greater Taipei area, is located on the Beishi River, a tributary of the Xindian River. The watershed area covers 303 square kilometers and is about 30 kilometers away from Taipei City. The watershed includes New Taipei City's Xindian District, Shiding District, Shuangxi District, and Pinglin District. It is the second largest reservoir in Taiwan, after the Zengwen Reservoir. The area surrounding the watershed is rich in diverse flora and fauna, with the most notable being the Wulai azalea, a species endemic to Taiwan, which creates a spectacular floral display every March. Animals such as the Formosan macaque and the Formosan blue magpie can also be seen, while the Jade tree frog was named because it was discovered near the reservoir. To learn more about the reservoir's wonders, one can start from the Water Resource Ecological Education Center, which provides information on water conservation, reservoir ecology, and reservoir construction, making it suitable for family visits. Prior to the visit, registration is required at the Taipei Shimen Reservoir Water Resource Education Activity Reservation System.
