Shui Li Dong Tung Flower Trail Introduction
The Shui Li Dong Tung Flower Trail located in Waipu District is 2.4 km long and was formerly known as the Shui Li Dong Lover's Lane. It was renamed Tung Flower Trail in 2009. Local residents have planted Tung flowers along the irrigation channels, and every year from April to May, it snows Tung flowers here. Shui Li Dong used to be an irrigation channel where water generally flowed west, but this channel rises steadily from west to east. Overlooking the vineyards and tomato gardens, there is a high-speed rail viewing platform beside the Shui Li Dong Tung Flower Trail, the closest viewing platform to the HSR station, where visitors can watch the trains speed by while checking the timetable. It's suitable for walking or biking and is considered a local secret route for Waipu residents. At Yongfeng Li Tung Flower Trail, visitors can progress along the irrigation channels of the Tung Flower Trail, walking past rice fields and orchards. The channel in the middle turns towards a slope called "Shui Chong Ge," which has an elevation drop of about 10 stories, and during times of heavy water flow, it rushes down like a flood. In the summer heat on the trail, one can enjoy the cooling breeze. When you arrive here, it is recommended to slow down and let your steps roam through the fragrant farm mountains, listening to the sounds of insects and birds. From a corner of the trail, you can gaze at the high-speed rail trains passing by and the patchwork of farmlands. Of course, you can bring food and have a picnic with friends and family at a higher spot, spending a leisurely time together.
