Xinyu Coastal Botanical Garden Introduction
The transformation from Snow Forest to Emerald: Xinyu Coastal Botanical Garden was formerly known as Yong'an Snow Forest Recreation Area, which was closed for over 20 years due to mismanagement. However, this 6-hectare windbreak plantation did not remain abandoned; instead, it evolved into a paradise for flora and fauna. After a redevelopment with ecological restoration methods, it reinvented itself in 2020, becoming Taoyuan's first coastal botanical garden and a new green space that integrates nature and culture. Entering the Forest Classroom: Open the Door to Nature. Xinyu Coastal Botanical Garden is designed with a sustainable concept that minimizes disturbances and uses no artificial light sources to avoid interfering with nocturnal animals. The first phase completed the entrance imagery and landscape restrooms to provide basic facilities for visitors. The second phase includes an outdoor forest classroom, picnic plaza, and a 1,000-meter ecological trail, making it a recommended destination for family outings and environmental education. Biodiversity: The Pride of the Coast. Don't underestimate this 6-hectare space; over 250 species of plants and animals reside within the garden, including 12 species and subspecies of birds endemic to Taiwan, such as the Little Black Duck and the Red-headed Hill. It is also home to five species of conservation birds, including the cute and rare Little Tern. Mammals like the Formosan Red-bellied Squirrel and Skunks can be found living comfortably here. The plant diversity is remarkable, featuring everything from the hairy sea ginger to the commonly used Cloth Bag Plant, as well as the wild vegetable known as "Taiwan Ice Flower" (Portulaca oleracea) and river’s pandan leaves, showcasing the beauty of coastal plants all in one place! Strolling along the coastline in the Forest of Winds. The geographical location of Xinyu Coastal Botanical Garden is exceptional, bordered by private farms to the east, the coastal breakwater to the west, Shezi Creek to the north, and the Southern Irrigation Canal to the south. This environment provides unique growth conditions for plants and allows visitors to stroll along the forest trails to the coastal scenery, experiencing the layers of nature's transformation. With the gentle breeze rustling through the treetops and sunlight casting shadows, every step is therapeutic. The park encapsulates four major functions: education, conservation, research, and recreation, and will continue to develop into an ecological space that combines species preservation, academic research, and coastal plant display.
