Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area () is a
forest
A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function. The United Nations' ...
located in
Ren'ai Township,
Nantou County
Nantou County (; Hokkien POJ: ''Lâm-tâu-koān''; Hakka PFS: ''Nàm-thèu-yen'') is the second largest county of Taiwan by area, located in the central part of the country. It is also the only non-coastal county in Taiwan. Its name derives fro ...
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Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the nort ...
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Geology
The forest spans over an area of 2,787 hectares at an altitude of 1,100-2,600 meters.
It is divided into the waterfall zone, forest park, maple area and pine tree site. It is located at the back of Wanda Reservoir. It is home to more than 200 species of birds.
Facilities
The forest features a visitor center, bird watching platform and benches.
Bridge in the forest is
Aowanda Suspension Bridge
The Aowanda Suspension Bridge () is a suspension bridge in Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
Technical specifications
The bridge spans over a length of 180 meters with 90 meters of clearance below ...
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Transportation
The forest is accessible by bus from
Taichung TRA Station
Taichung station () is a railway station in Taichung, Taiwan served by Taiwan Railways Administration. It is served by all TRA services along the route.
History
The station was originally constructed in 1905 in a wooden building architectural ...
or
Taichung HSR Station
Taichung HSR () is a railway and metro station in Wuri District, Taichung, Taiwan. It is served by Taiwan High Speed Rail and the Green Line of the Taichung Metro. The station is adjacent to Xinwuri Station of Taiwan Railway Administration.
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through
Provincial Highway 14.
See also
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Geography of Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known in the Western political circles, press and literature as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territori ...
References
External links
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Geography of Nantou County
National forest recreation areas in Taiwan
Tourist attractions in Nantou County
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