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 the first in Taiwan to adopt American-style integrated operations. It created a model forestry industry in Taiwan and boosted the prosperity of the Taichung mountainous area. After the forestry company ceased operations, the park preserved some precious historical sites of the lumber industry. The log storage pool has transformed into an ideal habitat for migratory birds, insects, and other animals, demonstrating the shift from resource exploitation to ecological conservation in forestry culture. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom in the pool, making it the best lotus viewing spot in central Taiwan. The park also values natural resources by using driftwood collected over the years to invite domestic and international masters to intricately carve wooden sculptures that reflect diverse cultural styles. Through the unique carving techniques of these wood artists, driftwood is given a renewed and sustainable vitality, shaping the park into a uniquely characterized wood sculpture ecological aesthetic park.

Address：1368 Section 6, Dongguan Road, Dongshi District, Taichung City

Dongshi Forestry Culture Park Introduction

The park was formerly known as the Taiwan Daxue Mountain Forestry Co., Ltd., established to develop the forest resources of Daxue Mountain. 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 (approximately 2.3 kilometers in) next to National Dongshi Senior Industrial Vocational School, serving as a gateway to Guanyuan, Baxianshan, and Daxueshan National Forest Recreation Area. It offers a diverse environment for recreation and environmental education, combining natural ecology, the preservation of the history of the forest products industry, and displays of wood sculpture art. Additionally, it is the best spot in central Taiwan for lotus viewing during the summer. Currently, free admission is available for visitors.

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Dongshi Forestry Culture Park Travel Information

Address：1368 Section 6, Dongguan Road, Dongshi District, Taichung City

Transportation Methods：Route 1: Take the Fengyuan Bus 90, 153, or 153X and get off at [Xinshe Village Station] to arrive at the park. Route 2: Take the Fengyuan Bus 206, 207, 208, or 209 and get off at [Xinshe Village Station] to arrive at 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 about 10-15 minutes towards Guoguan to arrive at the park.

Parking Information：Free parking lots are available for both small and large vehicles.

Tickets：Free admission

Other Nearby Attractions： Taichung Hakka Cultural Park 、 Yongye Ecological Farm 、 Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park 、 Taichung Hakka Cultural Center 、 Yueheng Gate 、 Dongshi Riverside Park 、 Pear Orchard Leisure Agricultural Area 、 Kinmen Bridge 、 Shigang Tuliu Hakka Cultural Center 、 Yuanmi Greenhouse Fruit and Vegetable Eco-Tourism Farm

Nearby Cuisine： A Mu Restaurant 、 Dongshi Big Bowl Ice Shop 、 DIDI DOMO Composite Restaurant 、 Lin's Dumpling House 、 Flavor Garden Restaurant 、 Dongshi Old Railway Station and Hakka Cultural Park 、 Dong Xiang Coffee 、 Dongshi Forest Farm 、 Mushroom God Scenic Compound Restaurant 、 One More Smoke