Sicao Green Tunnel Introduction
The Sicao Green Tunnel refers to the mangrove area along the drainage channel behind the Sicao Temple. This waterway naturally forms a tunnel-like appearance due to the native mangroves, which are over 50 years old on both sides, and is dubbed the "mini Amazon rainforest." It is also the only green waterway in Taiwan. The navigation routes of the Sicao Green Tunnel are divided into two: the Mangrove Tunnel and the Sicao Taijiang Tour. Before boarding the bamboo raft, each passenger is required to wear a life jacket and receive a hat for sun protection and head safety. Once prepared, they can board the bamboo raft and embark on this green tunnel adventure! Along the tunnel, egrets, night herons, and other birds often fly past at low altitude. The Sicao Temple Mangrove Conservation Area boasts beautiful forest scenery, with four types of mangrove species: five-leaved mangrove, water hyacinth, olive mangrove, and sea cherry. The guides on the boat will also explain the local ecology along the way, and visitors can observe organisms such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers under the mangrove roots through telescopes, making it the best venue for ecotourism and a favorite spot for photographers to capture natural beauty.
