Shui Liou Dong Tung Flower Trail Introduction
The Shui Li Tung Flower Trail located in Waipu District is 2.4 km long, formerly known as the Shui Li Dong Lover's Path, which was renamed the Tung Flower Trail in 2009. Local residents have planted Tung flowers along the irrigation channels, creating a snow-like scenery of falling flowers from April to May each year. Shui Li Dong used to be an irrigation channel, where water generally flows west, but this channel is elevated from west to east. With a high vantage point, the trail passes through vineyards, tomato fields, and a High-Speed Rail viewing platform next to the Shui Li Dong Flower Trail, which is the closest viewing platform to the High-Speed Rail. Visitors can enjoy the sight of trains speeding by in accordance with the displayed schedule, making it suitable for walking or cycling—this is a hidden gem for locals in Waipu. At Yongfeng Village Tung Flower Trail, you can proceed along the irrigation channel of the Tung Flower Trail, walk past rice fields and orchards, and then the canal turns towards a slope named "Shui Chong Li," which has an elevation drop of about 10 floors. When water flow is high, it rushes down like a flood, providing a refreshing experience during hot days. Here, it is recommended to slow down and let your footsteps wander with the forest and farmland aroma, listening to the sounds of insects and birds, while gazing at the passing High-Speed Rail and the expansive fields. You may also bring food and have a picnic with friends and family at a high point, enjoying leisurely moments.
