Neiwan Stream Nature Center Introduction
Located in the southeast corner of Shilin District, the Neihu Shuangxi 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 is comparable to Xitou and is also known as "Little Xitou in Taipei." The Taipei City Government's Land Engineering Department has invested in reconstruction, planning, and construction of hiking trails, viewing platforms, and access roads, connecting the Neihu and Shilin districts' Neihu Shuangxi mountain area. It integrates resources from the Neihu Shuangxi Forest, Natural Park, Bishan Camping Area, Baishi Lake Rural Community, and surrounding ecosystem. At the entrance, the "Bixie Bridge" features stone sculptures of Taiwanese tree frogs at both ends, highlighting the unique rich ecology of the Xitou area. Next to the bridge, a semicircular viewing platform allows visitors to enjoy the flowing waters of the Neihu Shuangxi and the rugged rocks of Shitou Mountain. Walking along the hiking trails, visitors will see a giant wooden observation platform made entirely of black sandalwood, with four pillars retaining the original log shape, presenting a spectacular design. At the entrance, a plum blossom-shaped plaza invites visitors to rest, while the 6-meter tall observation platform offers distant views of Daluwei Mountain and Yuanshanzi Mountain. The park also features a solar power demonstration system that utilizes solar energy for energy-saving and carbon reduction effects, providing simple interactive experiences for educational purposes. This area belongs to the Bixie watershed, rich in water resources, serving as a nurturing ground for ecology. The terrain is situated between the ancient Xueshan Mountain Range and the emerging Datun Mountain Range, creating a zone of species convergence with rich ecological resources and diverse landscapes, providing the public with a recreational environment that combines living, leisure, and ecology.
