Shihsan Water Park (Sandiao Water Park) Introduction
Shisanling Riverside Park is located on the high terrace of the upper reaches of the Mudan River and was established by the Shuangxi District Office in 2005. It is also known as Sandiao Riverside Park. Surrounded by lush mountains and green trees, the park offers a vibrant greenery experience complemented by blue skies and white clouds, with a gentle breeze that brings a refreshing sensation. The park features babbling streams and vibrant grass, alongside terraced farms and scattered residences, creating a pure and elegant environment, making it an ideal place for tranquility. The abundant aquatic ecosystem of the Riverside Park has a cold spring nearby that maintains a constant temperature year-round. Word of mouth has attracted many visitors to enjoy the water during the hot summer months. Under the policy of closing rivers to protect fish, the Mudan River has fostered rich aquatic flora and fauna, including various fish species such as bitterling, creek chub, and stone moroko, which also attracts many damselflies resting on the rocks in the stream. The New Taipei City Tourism Bureau has improved the existing stone path with low-interference environment measures and permeable pavement to create an accessible environment that integrates ecology and a recreational space usable for all ages. The recreation point of Shisanling Riverside Park on Danshui-Lan Ancient Road is a 500-meter walk to the trailheads of Diaoshan Ancient Trail and Canguangliao Ancient Trail to the north. The Diaoshan Ancient Trail was an important route for ancestors traveling between Jiufen and Jinguashi. In 1898, gold mines were discovered in the area, leading to a rush of miners that made Mudan a prosperous mining town for a period. Walking 600 meters south from the Riverside Park will lead to the trailhead of the Jinzibi Ancient Trail, where visitors can explore the tablet left by Taiwan's governor Liu Ming-teng, which leads all the way to Houtong Station.
