Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area

Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area (Chinese: 奧萬大國家森林遊樂區; pinyin: Àowàndà Guójiā Sēnlín Yóulè Qū) is a forest located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.[1]

Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area
Chinese: 奧萬大國家森林遊樂區
Geography
Taiwan
LocationRen'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°57′14.3″N 121°10′36.4″E
Elevation1,100-2,600 meters
Area2,787 hectares
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Geology

The forest spans over an area of 2,787 hectares at an altitude of 1,100-2,600 meters.[2] It is divided into the waterfall zone, forest park, maple area and pine tree site.[3] It is located at the back of Wanda Reservoir.[4]

Ecology

The forest is home to more than 200 species of birds.[2]

Facilities

The forest features a visitor center, bird watching platform and benches.[5] Bridge in the forest is Aowanda Suspension Bridge.

Transportation

The forest is accessible by bus from Taichung TRA Station or Taichung HSR Station through Provincial Highway 14.[5][6][1]

See also

References
  1. "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  2. "Aowanda". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  3. Lin, K. "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". TravelKing. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. Liao, George (4 February 2020). "Aowanda in central Taiwan rolls out discounted weekday room rates with 2 free meals". Taiwan News. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  5. "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  6. "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Taiwanese Secrets. Retrieved 28 August 2019.


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