Xitou Nature Education Area

Amazing Park with tons of trails ranging from 500m to 3km and varying levels of difficulties. It's great for hikers, or for nature lovers who want to explore the local flora and fauna. You can get a map with all the trails and things to discover (definitely go to the sky trail if you are not afraid of heights and go to the bamboo forest). Entrance is 160 TW$ and well worth it. Just bear in mind the park closes at 5pm and it is pitch black dark. Also note that there is an awful amount of people coming in around 8am, departing at 3pm. This is a popular destination among retirees.

Really great place for people who enjoy being in mother nature and hiking. While I personally found the trek quite tiring, the fresh mountain air and views of the greenery can really lift your spirits. I've seen quite many people bringing along hiking sticks, so I guess it'd be a good idea to bring one along as well. Tip: keep your eyes peeled for the native squirrels that appear once in a while if you're lucky. They're really cute and have huge bushy tails -- almost like a soft toy!

Great place to enjoy the nature Beautiful scenery all along the way And interesting animals might pop out when you’re having a walk

Artificial/experimental forest that has matured well and is a great place for hiking. Easy (but long) trails, with some interesting points of interest, and exercise stations. Takes a bit of effort to get to the central resting area with food.

We went on a weekday thinking that it would be less crowded. We forgot that weekdays are the days when retirees like to visit ? It was a little crowded, but it didn't take away from a great experience. Expect to walk a lot. There are trail options, as well as main road options. Both are nice. No need to worry about bringing food and drinks, there are cafés and restaurants! The weather changes quite quickly so make sure you bring a jacket just in case! Also, even though the walks are "easy", make sure to wear comfortable shoes (running or hiking). Worth the trip!

Nicely paved hiking trails in many areas - but it’s also an uphill battle for people that are not used to exercising???. This is a well maintained and organized forest — very clean!! It is part of the experimental forest belonging to the National Taiwan University, with clearly posted signs indicating the year of these trees that were planted, including cedars, Chamaecyparis obtuse, red spruces, Phyllostachys edulis, and many other different kinds of trees. 大學池 pond has a pretty bamboo bridge. I was told it’s one of its kind in Taiwan and is rebuilt every year for safety reasons ??? Giant Tree Trail is well paved, pretty easy walk, and a must-see. Love their sky trail... pretty cool - it allows up to 100 people up there walking in the midair sky trail amongst tree. Pretty cool to see the auto counter incrementing as a person walks in and deducting from the count as one walks out???

My first trip ever and enjoyed it very much especially with very few tourists today. The unique bamboo made bridge with the reflections on the pond water from different angles showing various natural beauties. The small garden by the pond is also quite attractive with some bamboo made animals. The air is so fresh, so we laid down on the bench to relax and enjoy every single bit of it and every single minute. All I can say is I shall return in the future to explore more gorgeous views and fabulous surroundings. Hopefully, we will be lucky sufficient to have an environment with very few people (like today).

Nature is so beautiful.. You need to visit the place to experience calmness.. Relaxing place..