Dongshi Forestry Culture Park

Taichung Attractions

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The park was formerly known as the "Dasyueshan Forestry Company," which was the largest lumber mill in East Asia during the 1960s and was the first in Taiwan to introduce an American-style integrated operation system, thereby creating a model timber industry in Taiwan and promoting the prosperity of the Taichung Mountain Town area. After the forestry company ceased operations, the park retained some precious historical relics of the timber industry. Among them, the log pond has evolved into an ideal habitat for migratory birds, insects, and other wildlife, showcasing the trend of transforming forestry culture from resource development to ecological conservation. In the summer, lotus flowers bloom abundantly in the pond, making it one of the best spots for lotus viewing in central Taiwan. Additionally, in order to cherish natural resources, the park uses years' worth of driftwood as materials and invites domestic and international masters to create wooden sculptures of various cultural styles. Through the unique carving techniques of these wood sculptors, the driftwood is given new life and sustainability, shaping the park into a uniquely characterized ecological wood sculpture aesthetic park.

Address：No. 1368, Sec. 6, Dongguan Rd, Dongshi District, Taichung City, Taiwan

Dongshi Forestry Culture Park Introduction

The park was originally established as "Taiwan Dasyueshan Forest Company" to develop the forest resources of Dasyueshan. It housed the largest sawmill in East Asia during the 1960s and was the first in Taiwan to introduce American-style integrated operations. The park is located at the starting point of Provincial Highway 8 (about 2.3 kilometers in), next to the National Dongshi Senior Industrial Vocational School, making it a key passage to Guangu, Baxianshan, and Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area. It serves as a diverse recreational and environmental education site, combining natural ecology, preservation of forestry industrial history, and wooden sculpture art exhibitions. It is also the best spot for lotus viewing in central Taiwan during summer. Currently, free admission is offered.

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Dongshi Forestry Culture Park Travel Information

Address：No. 1368, Sec. 6, Dongguan Rd, Dongshi District, Taichung City, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：Route 1: Take the Fengyuan Bus 90, 153, or 153 (sub-line) and get off at [Xinshengli Station] to reach the park. Route 2: Take the Fengyuan Bus 206, 207, 208, or 209 and get off at [Xinshengli Station] to reach the park. Route 3: Take the Fengyuan Bus 90, 153, 206, or 207 to [Dongshi South Station], get off at [Dongshi South Station], and walk approximately 10-15 minutes towards Guguan to reach the park.

Parking Information：There are free parking lots available for both cars and buses.

Tickets：Free admission

Other Nearby Attractions： Taichung Hakka Cultural Park 、 Dongshi Riverside Park 、 Kinmen Bridge 、 Yongye Ecological Farm 、 Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park 、 Taichung Hakka Cultural Museum 、 Yueheng Gate 、 Pear Village Leisure Agricultural Area 、 Shigang Tuhsiu Hakka Cultural Center 、 Uenmi Greenhouse Vegetable and Fruit Tourist Farm

Nearby Cuisine： Dongshi Big Bowl Ice Shop 、 A-Mu Diner 、 DIDI DOMO Restaurant 、 Lin's Dumpling House 、 Flavor Garden Restaurant 、 Dongshi Old Railway Station and Hakka Cultural Park 、 Dong Xiang Coffee 、 Dongshi Forest Recreation Area 、 Mushroom God Scenic Complex Dining 、 A Firewood Smoke Again