Neiwan River Natural Center Introduction
Located in the southeastern corner of Shilin District, the Neishuangxi Nature Center spans 104 hectares, making it the largest forest nature park in Taipei City. With its rich ecology and diverse terrain, it rivals the landscape of Xitou, which is why it is also known as "Taipei Little Xitou." The Taipei City Government's Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation invested in renovations, planning and constructing hiking trails, observation decks, and access roads to connect the Neishuangxi mountainous area between Neihu and Shilin, integrating resources such as Neishuangxi Forest, nature park, Bishan Camping Ground, Baishi Lake rural community, and surrounding ecological landscapes. At the entrance, the "Bixihe Bridge" features stone sculptures of the Taiwan tree frog at both ends, highlighting the unique rich ecology of the Little Xitou area. The bridge's railings also include semi-circular observation decks for the public to enjoy the serene flowing waters of the Neishuangxi River and the rugged rocks of Shitoushan. Along the hiking trail, there is a giant tree viewing platform constructed of all-black ebony wood, with four pillars that retain the natural log shape, creating an impressive structure. At its entrance, there is a plum blossom-shaped plaza where visitors can rest, and climbing up to the 6-meter-high viewing platform offers a distant view of Dalunwei Mountain and Yuanshanzi Mountain. The park also has a solar energy demonstration system that uses solar power to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction, providing interactive experiences for public education. This area is part of the Bixihe watershed, which has abundant water resources, nurturing ecology in a terrain that lies between the ancient Xueshan Range and the emerging Datun Mountain Range, resulting in diverse ecological resources and scenic variations, providing the public with a recreational environment that combines living, leisure, and ecology.
