Waziwei Nature Reserve Introduction
Wazihwei Natural Eco-Park is a 30-hectare ecological conservation area. It is named "Wazi" because of the curved shape of the coastal inlet. The lagoon-like terrain provides an excellent growth environment for mangroves, making it the largest mangrove area on the left bank of the Tamsui River. The main conservation targets of Wazihwei are the Avicennia marina and the associated flora and fauna. The most beautiful scene in the park is the vast green Avicennia marina and the blue boats resting on the beach. In addition to Avicennia marina, visitors can explore precious wetland ecosystems at Wazihwei, which include various estuarine plants such as mangroves, horse-tongue vine, and reeds. During the daily rising and falling tides, various creatures like mudskippers, fiddler crabs, Perna viridis, and barnacles can be seen. This area is also an important stopover for bird watching in northern Taiwan during autumn and winter, where many species of migratory and resident birds inhabit. The coastal observation embankment provides a fantastic view of Guanyin Mountain. Wazihwei Natural Eco-Park serves as an excellent natural geography classroom, equipped with bicycle paths for visitors to ride along and appreciate the scenery, while numerous interpretive signs about natural ecology add educational value. It is common to see families here collecting materials for homework. Entering the coastal observation embankment to the north of Wazihwei, the open view offers a distant sight of the Bali Water Sports Center, Guanyin Mountain, and Tamsui.
