Waziwei Natural Reserve Introduction
Wazihwei Natural Ecological Reserve is a 30-hectare ecological reserve. The name "Wazi" comes from the bent topography of the river estuary. This lagoon-like terrain provides an excellent growth environment for mangroves and is the largest mangrove area on the left bank of the Tamsui River. The main conservation targets at Wazihwei are the mangrove species Avicennia marina and the associated flora and fauna. The most beautiful scene in the park features lush green mangroves and blue boats resting on the sandy beach. In addition to mangroves, Wazihwei offers the chance to observe precious wetland ecology, including various estuarine plants such as mangroves, vine plants, and reeds. During the tidal changes, visitors can spot diverse organisms such as mudskippers, fiddler crabs, rice snails, and barnacles. This area is also an important bird-watching site in northern Taiwan during autumn and winter, with many migratory and resident birds inhabiting the reserve. The coastal observation embankment offers a great viewpoint to overlook Guanyin Mountain. Wazihwei Natural Ecological Reserve serves as an excellent natural geography classroom, featuring bike paths for cycling and numerous educational signs about the natural ecology, making it a popular spot for families to gather materials for assignments. Walking into the coastal observation embankment in the north of Wazihwei provides a broad view of scenic spots, including the Bali Water Sports Center, Guanyin Mountain, and Tamsui.
