Dongshi Forest Recreation Area Introduction
Dongshi Forest Garden is located by the Daan River in the Dongshi District of Taichung City, with an altitude of 500-700 meters and an average temperature ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. The climate is pleasant, making it a great getaway for relaxation. The forest garden is only eight kilometers from the Dongshi District, connected by Shilin Street. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the forest garden via National Highway No. 4 from the north and south, and there are also convenient bus services provided by Fengyuan Bus. Throughout the year, Dongshi Forest Garden boasts a variety of flowers: cherry blossoms in spring, tung flowers in summer, maple leaves in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter, including Mei flowers, cherry blossoms, azaleas, tung flowers, crepe myrtles, poinsettias, and maples… a colorful floral world worth appreciating. The garden is also rich in ecology, with fireflies, stag beetles, scarabaeidae, frogs, birds… and more, providing plenty of sights. (Fireflies) The theme feature of the forest garden is its forest bathing area, where the SPA health trail allows you to luxuriate in the fragrant forest while enjoying various plant information signs along the way, offering visitors an intellectual and sensory forest journey. (Forest Trail) Guided tour services are available by appointment for group visitors. The forest garden is equipped with holiday cabins, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of being away from the hustle and bustle and returning to nature. There is also a restaurant on site offering delicious dining options; if you're looking to enjoy the fun of dining in nature, the well-planned camping barbecue area is your best choice. Additionally, the garden has well-equipped conference rooms and campfire venues available for use; the foot bath area provides a family-friendly experience where everyone can enjoy an intellectual and sensory leisurely life. Dongshi Forest Garden is beautiful throughout the year, making it a place worth visiting repeatedly.
