Ideal for birdwatchers, flower lovers, history buffs, hikers or just those looking to escape the summer heat, the Tengjhih National Forest Recreation Area (藤枝國家森林遊樂區) in Kaohsiung has something for everyone. Despite being closed for over 10 years, the facilities are in excellent shape; but don’t wait too long to visit, as there’s no telling when the next big typhoon will close it once again.
The park contains almost equal parts primeval forest and reforested areas, with the balance slightly in favor of the former. During the Japanese era, the Tengjhih area was a research forest for Kyoto University, but it experienced
The Tengjhih National Forest Recreation Area (藤枝森林遊樂區) in Kaohsiung is to reopen on Friday next week after a nearly 12-year hiatus.
The forest park in the city’s Taoyuan District (桃源) has been closed since parts of the park were flooded and many roads were damaged during Typhoon Morakot in 2009.
The park would be open to up to 500 visitors from 8am to 5pm daily, officials from the Pingtung Forest District Office said yesterday, adding that no accommodation would be provided.
An online booking system for visits to the park showed that it is fully booked until May 16.
After the 12-year respite, the