Puzih River Estuary Wetland (Puzih River Mouth)

Chiayi Attractions

朴子溪口溼地
朴子溪口溼地

To get a panoramic view of the Puzih River Estuary Wetland, there is no better place than Dongshi Bridge. Standing on the bridge, you will see the spectacular estuarine scenery. If you happen to visit during low tide, sandbars appear on the river, revealing precious ecological landscapes. The ecosystem here consists mainly of estuarine intertidal zones, mudflats, riverine mangroves, and oyster rafts. Among them, the mangroves are a unique feature of the south, along with the fiddler crabs that often appear in the wetland, making the Puzih River Estuary Wetland a worthy destination for exploration. To help visitors further understand the ecology of the Puzih River Estuary Wetland, birdwatching and sightseeing facilities have been built along the river embankments, along with many quirky and cute informational boards that enhance visitors' understanding of the local flora and fauna distributions. In addition to walking along the river embankments, it is also a great place for cycling. Of course, you can also choose to board a sightseeing fishing raft at Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf to cruise upstream along the river and experience the mangroves and wetland ecology.

Address:Jiayi County 614 Dongshi Township Puzi River towards County Road 168 to Dongshi Bridge section

Puzih River Estuary Wetland (Puzih River Mouth) Introduction

To get a bird's-eye view of the expansive scenery at the Puzizi River Estuary Wetland, there’s no better spot than the Dongshi Bridge. Standing on the bridge, you'll witness the spectacular estuarine landscape. If the tide is low, sandbars emerge, revealing precious ecological scenery. The ecosystem here primarily consists of intertidal zones, mudflats, riverine mangroves, and oyster farming structures. Among these, the southern endemic Avicennia marina mangroves and the frequently seen fiddler crabs in the wetlands are highlights that make the Puzizi River Estuary Wetland worth visiting. To further enhance visitors' understanding of the wetland's ecology, birdwatching and sightseeing facilities have been constructed along the river dikes, and many fun and engaging informational boards have been created to help visitors learn about the local flora and fauna. In addition to strolling along the river dikes, it’s also an excellent place for cycling. Of course, you can also choose to embark on a sightseeing fishing raft from the Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf to experience the mangroves and wetland ecology by paddling up the river.

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