Shihsan Park (Sandiao Riverside Park) Introduction
Shisanheng Waterfront Park is located in the high terrace area of the upper reaches of the Mudan River. It was established by the Shuangxi District Office in 2005 and is also known as Sandiao Waterfront Park. Surrounded by green mountains and forests, it offers lush greenery and a pleasant breeze under the blue sky and white clouds, making it feel refreshing. Within the waterfront park, the stream flows gently, and the grass is green, with terraced rice fields and scattered houses nearby, creating a simple and elegant atmosphere that is a great place for tranquility. The rich aquatic ecology can be found in the upstream area of the waterfront park, where cold springs emerge, maintaining a constant temperature year-round, attracting many visitors during the hot summer months to enjoy the water for relief. Under the policy of protecting fish and closing the river, the Mudan River has nurtured abundant aquatic life, including various fish species such as Bitterling, Loach, and Stone Carp, as well as many dragonflies perched on the rocks in the stream. The New Taipei City Department of Tourism and Travel has improved the existing stone road with low-impact environmental measures, paving it with permeable surfaces to create an accessible walking environment, enhancing both ecological integrity and a leisurely space for people of all ages. The Shisanheng Waterfront Park, located at the rest area of the Danshui-Lan Old Trail North Road, is a 500-meter walk north to reach the Diao Mountain Old Trail and the Can Guang Liao Old Trail entrance. The Diao Mountain Old Trail was a major route for ancestors traveling between the Jiufen and Jinguashi areas. In 1898, gold mines were discovered here, leading to a rush of miners that made Mudan a thriving mining town for a time. Walking 600 meters south from the waterfront park will take you to the entrance of the Jinzibei Old Trail, where you can explore the Jinzibei left by Taiwan's General Liu Mingdeng along the way, which leads all the way to the Hohuang Station.
