Feitsui Reservoir Introduction
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 spans 303 square kilometers and is approximately 30 kilometers from downtown Taipei, covering New Taipei City's Xindian District, Shiding District, Shuangxi District, and Pinglin District. It is 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, a species endemic to Taiwan, which creates a spectacular sea of flowers every March. Animals such as the Formosan macaque and the Taiwan blue magpie can also be spotted, and the Jade Tree Frog was named after its discovery near the reservoir. To learn about the reservoir's mysteries, you can start at the Water Resources Ecological Education Center, which provides information on water conservation, reservoir ecology, and reservoir construction, making it suitable for family visits. Before visiting, you must register for a reservation through the Taipei Jade Reservoir Water Resources Education Activity Registration System (click here).
