Feitsui Reservoir Introduction
The Shihmen 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 extensive 303 square kilometers and is about 30 kilometers away from downtown Taipei, encompassing the Xindian District, Shiding District, Shuangxi District, and Pinglin District in New Taipei City. It is the second-largest reservoir in Taiwan, second only to the Zengwen Reservoir. The surrounding ecosystem is diverse, with unique flora and fauna, notably the Ulay Rhododendron, a species endemic to Taiwan, which blooms spectacularly every March. Wildlife such as the Formosan macaque and the Formosan blue magpie can be seen, while the Emerald Tree Frog got its name from being discovered near the reservoir. To learn about the phenomena of the reservoir, visitors can start at the Water Resource Ecological Education Center, which offers information on water conservation, the reservoir's ecology, and its construction, making it suitable for family visits. Prior registration is required through the Taipei Jade Water Reservoir Water Resource Education Activity Registration System (click here).
