Sicao Green Tunnel Introduction
Sicao Green Tunnel refers to the mangrove area of the drainage ditch behind Sicao Dajong Temple. This river channel naturally forms a tunnel-like appearance because of the native mangrove forests over 50 years old on both sides, earning it the nickname "mini Amazon rainforest." It is also the only waterway green tunnel in Taiwan. The navigation route of Sicao Green Tunnel is divided into two parts: the mangrove tunnel and the Sicao Taijiang tour. Before getting on the bamboo raft, each passenger is required to wear a life jacket and receive a wide-brimmed hat to protect against the sun and head. Once prepared, passengers can board the bamboo raft and begin this green tunnel adventure! Along the tunnel, herons, night herons, and other birds occasionally fly low overhead. The mangrove forests in the Sicao Dajong Temple Mangrove Conservation Area are beautiful and feature four types of mangroves: Avicennia marina, Aegiceras corniculatum, Kandelia obovata, and Bruguiera gymnorhiza. The onboard guide will provide commentary on the local ecology, and visitors can also observe organisms such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers under the mangroves through telescopes, making it an ideal location for eco-tourism and a favorite spot for photographers to capture natural beauty.
