Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area
海端鄉
· Nature & Scenery
Strolling along the winding forest roads through neatly planted red pine and Taiwan red cypress stands, visitors often meet fellow hikers carrying large backpacks; as they greet one another, a Mikado pheasant may quietly cross the road behind them and disappear into the grass, while fire-capped tits in the treetops keep chirping without pause. This is a scene people commonly encounter when visiting Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area. Compared with the well-known Jiaming Lake, the relatively small Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area, located at kilometer 154 of the Southern Cross-Island Highway and an elevation of 2,320 meters, is much more low-key. It features beautiful artificial forests and gentle trail networks. On the trails, visitors can easily hear the songs of a dozen or so mountain birds, and may see the national treasure Mikado pheasant as well as muntjacs and mountain goats strolling about. It is an ideal place for a relaxing half-day visit to enjoy cool high-elevation air, the neat beauty of planted forests, and rich ecology. Note: Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area is currently closed; the reopening date will be announced separately.
