Jade Water Reservoir

Taipei Attractions

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The Shimen 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 303 square kilometers, making it the second-largest reservoir in Taiwan, second only to the Tsengwen Reservoir. The surrounding area is rich in diverse flora and fauna, most notably the Wulai Rhododendron, which is endemic to Taiwan and creates a spectacular sea of flowers every March. Animals such as the Formosan Macaque and the Formosan Blue Magpie can also be seen, while the Jade Tree Frog gets its name from being discovered near the reservoir. For those interested in learning about the wonders of the reservoir, they can start at the Water Resource Ecology Education Center, which provides information on water conservation, reservoir ecology, and reservoir construction, making it suitable for family visits.

Address：No. 43, Section 3, Xingu Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan

Jade Water Reservoir Introduction

The Jingmei 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 303 square kilometers and is about 30 kilometers from downtown Taipei, encompassing the districts of Xindian, Shiding, Shuangxi, and Pinglin in New Taipei City. It is the second largest reservoir in Taiwan, second only to the Zengwen Reservoir. The ecology around the catchment area is diverse, with the most remarkable being the Formosan blue magpie, which is endemic to Taiwan, and the spectacular sea of flowers in March. In addition, the Formosan macaque and the Formosan mountain tree frog, named after being discovered near the reservoir, can also be seen. To learn more about the wonders of the reservoir, visitors 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. Reservations must be made in advance through the Taipei Jingmei Reservoir Water Resource Education Activity Registration System (click here to proceed).

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Jade Water Reservoir Travel Information

Address：No. 43, Section 3, Xingu Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：【Public Transport】1. At Xindian MRT Station, transfer to Bus No. 849 (Wulai-Taipei Main Station Line) and get off at the Feitsui Reservoir Station to arrive. 2. Take Bus No. 849 (Wulai-Taipei Main Station Line) and get off at the Feitsui Reservoir Station to arrive. 【Driving】1. Exit National Highway No. 3 at the Xindian Interchange, turn onto Zhongxing Road, then turn onto Beiyi Road, turn right onto Xinwu Road, and continue straight for about 7 kilometers to arrive.

Other Nearby Attractions： Chih Tan Mountain Trail 、 Water Resources Ecological Education Center 、 Taimitian Purple Bamboo Temple 、 Garden City 、 Wenshan Farm 、 Wulai Red River Valley 、 Galaxy Cave Hiking Trail 、 Ge Tou Cloud Waterfall 、 Wulai Suspension Bridge 、 Wulai Scenic Area

Nearby Cuisine： Taipower Guishan Power Plant Guishan Ice Pop 、 Wang Zai Zhuang Zhuang Chicken 、 Dasha Wujia 、 Jinlong Authentic Chicken City 、 Dragon Mountain Villa 、 Akinaia Pudding 、 Niaolai Bo A-Dan Noodles 、 Fleur de Chine Hotel Urai 、 Miru Workshop 、 Atayal Grandmother's Food Shop