National Chung Hsing University Xinhua Forest Farm Introduction
Xinhua Forest Recreation Area covers over 370 hectares and was originally a research forest of National Chung Hsing University. It is the only low-elevation subtropical forest in Taiwan and a great place for leisure and vacation. The park features the largest mahogany forest in Taiwan, and every April, visitors can enjoy the poetic sight of mahogany leaves swirling in the wind; at the same time, fireflies can also be seen here. From May to October, it is the best season for butterfly watching, which is why the walking paths in the botanical garden are lined with Aristolochia, the favorite food of the Common Mormon butterfly, creating a beautiful scene of butterflies fluttering everywhere. The forest bath trails are the most attractive facilities for visitors in Xinhua Forest Recreation Area, resembling a spider web throughout the botanical garden, allowing for easy and varied access. Some paths rise and fall with the hills, while others follow ridgelines or valleys. Combined with the magnificent view of the mahogany forest, lush green lawns, and scenic ponds, wandering through the forest, one can feel the captivating beauty of the flora and fauna along with the gentle sounds of springs and birds, making it a place difficult to leave.
