National Chung Hsing University Xin Hua Experimental Forest Introduction
Xinhua Forest Park covers an area of more than 370 hectares and was originally an experimental forest of National Chung Hsing University. It is the only low-altitude subtropical forest in Taiwan and a great place for recreation and relaxation. The park features the largest mahogany forest in Taiwan, making it a poetic scene every April with mahogany leaves flying in the wind. At the same time, visitors can enjoy fireflies. The best butterfly watching season is from May to October, and along the walking paths in the botanical garden, one can often see the Aristolochia, which is favored by the butterflies, hinting at the beautiful sight of butterflies fluttering in the air. The forest bath trail is the most attractive facility at Xinhua Forest Park, sprawling across the entire botanical garden like a spider web, offering paths that rise and fall with the hills or follow mountain ridges and valleys, providing a mix of easy and challenging terrains. Paired with the magnificent mahogany forest scenery, lush green lawns, and the picturesque views of the pond and mountains, walking through the forest allows one to experience the enchanting beauty of flowers and trees, accompanied by the soothing sounds of springs and birds, making it a place where visitors long to linger.
