Dahu Park Introduction
Dahu Park's lake, known as Egrets Lake due to the flocks of egrets, is adjacent to Egrets Mountain and points toward Wuzhi Mountain and Zhongyong Mountain, covering an area of approximately 13 hectares. Established in 1979, it was designed in the style of traditional Chinese gardens and features a lake that spans over 10 hectares, classifying it as a regional park. The park is home to various plants that bloom in seasonal order, including baldcypress, golden trumpet tree, Taiwanese white cedar, and azaleas, adding different colors to the park's landscape. Visitors often spot egrets, herons, ducks, and even seasonal birds such as grey herons and great egrets along the lakeshore, attracting many families to enjoy nature. The park also features various traditional-style facilities, such as the Jintang Bridge and Jiouqu Bridge, as well as a gazebos. The Jintang Bridge was voted one of the most beautiful scenic bridges in the world, with its arched shape and reflection on the lake attracting many photographers looking to capture ink painting-like scenery; the Jiouqu Bridge, named for its nine twists and thirteen bends, is another reason many tourists visit the park due to its unique shape. The gazebos are two-story pavilions that allow visitors to photograph the MRT Wenshan-Neihu Line trains and take in the park's scenery. At Dahu Park, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle, explore the garden, stroll along the lakeside willow path to admire the beautiful view, wander through the baldcypress forest to absorb nature's essence and enjoy the scent of fresh grass. Activities such as fishing, picnicking, and swimming are available, making Dahu Park the perfect spot for a half-day or full-day trip, especially when combined with hiking in the nearby mountains.
