Jade Mountain Reservoir Introduction
The Emerald Reservoir, which supplies water and generates electricity for the Greater Taipei area, is located on the Beishi River, a tributary of the Xindian River. The catchment area covers an expansive 303 square kilometers and is about 30 kilometers from downtown Taipei. This area encompasses Xindian District, Shiding District, Shuangxi District, and Pinglin District in New Taipei City, making it the second largest reservoir in Taiwan, second only to the Zengwen Reservoir. The surrounding flora and fauna are diverse, with the most notable being the Wulai Azalea, an endemic species of Taiwan, which creates a stunning sea of flowers every March. Animals such as the Formosan Macaque and the Formosan Blue Magpie can also be seen, while the Emerald Tree Frog is named after its discovery near the reservoir. To learn more about the reservoir's wonders, you can start at the Water Resource Eco-Education Center, which provides information on water conservation, reservoir ecology, and reservoir construction, making it suitable for family visits. Prior registration is required at the Taipei Emerald Reservoir Water Resource Education Activity Registration System (click here to go).
