Sicao Green Tunnel Introduction
The Sihcao Green Tunnel refers to the mangrove area of the drainage canal behind the Sihcao Temple. This waterway features indigenous mangroves aged over 50 years on both sides, naturally forming a curve resembling a tunnel, often referred to as the "mini Amazon rainforest." It is also the only green waterway in Taiwan. The navigation routes of the Sihcao Green Tunnel are divided into two: the Mangrove Tunnel and the Sihcao Taijiang Journey. Before boarding the bamboo raft, each passenger must wear a life jacket and receive a sunhat for protection, and after preparations are made, they can board the raft and embark on this green tunnel adventure! Along the tunnel, egrets, night herons, and other birds may occasionally fly low overhead. The mangrove reserve of the Sihcao Temple is beautifully scenic, featuring four species of mangroves: five-leaf mangrove, water hyacinth, olive-tree mangrove, and sea hibiscus. The onboard guides will explain the local ecology along the way, and tourists can also use telescopes to observe organisms such as mudskippers and fiddler crabs beneath the mangroves, making it an ideal location for ecological tourism and a favorite spot for photographers to capture the beauty of nature.
