Nei Shui Ke Nature Center Introduction
Located at the southeastern corner of Shilin District, the Neishuangxi Natural Center covers an area of 104 hectares and is the largest forest nature park in Taipei City. With its rich ecology and diverse topography, it rivals the scenic beauty of Xitou, earning it the nickname "Little Xitou of Taipei." The Taipei City Government's Land Engineering Office invested in its renovation, planning and constructing hiking trails, viewing platforms, and access roads that connect the Neishuangxi Mountain area between Neihu and Shilin. It integrates resources from Neishuangxi Forest, the natural park, Bihshan Camping Ground, Baishi Lake Rural Community, and surrounding ecological landscapes. The entrance features the "Bixi Bridge," adorned with stone carvings of Taiwan tree frogs at both ends, highlighting the area's unique and rich ecology. The bridge's guardrails also have semi-circular viewing platforms for the public to admire the flowing waters of Neishuangxi and the rocky formations of Shitou Mountain. As visitors walk along the hiking trails, they can encounter a lookout pavilion built from black sandalwood, with four pillars that retain their original log shape, creating a spectacular appearance. At the entrance is a plum blossom-shaped plaza where visitors can rest and take in views from the 6-meter tall lookout pavilion, offering distant vistas of Dalunwei Mountain and Yuanshanzi Mountain. The park is equipped with a solar power demonstration system, using solar energy to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction while providing interactive educational experiences for the public. This area is part of the Bixi catchment, rich in water resources that foster a nurturing environment for ecology. Additionally, its location between the ancient Xueshan Mountain Range and the emerging Datun Mountain Range makes it a hotspot for diverse species and ecological resources, offering a recreational environment that combines living, relaxation, and ecology for the public.
