Xitou Nature Education Park

Xitou is a natural outdoor classroom; a place and object for people to learn from nature
The forests of Xitou serve multiple functions including forest education, timber production, national security, and forest recreation

The Xitou Education Center provides accommodation and catering to facilitate visitors’ trips! Friends who love ginkgoes must not miss it; every autumn, one can enjoy a sea of golden ginkgo forests
Xitou Nature Education Park is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the highest elevation being Lingtou Mountain at 2,025 meters on the south, extending northward to the Phoenix Mountain Range, forming the eastern mountain ridge of this area
Extending westward, it becomes the Neishu and Mountain Ranges, turning northward and forming the southern and western mountain ridge boundaries of this area
A stream flows between the two mountain ranges, exiting to the north
The main area’s elevation ranges from 800 to 2,000 meters
According to the observation data from the Xitou Meteorological Station, the monthly average temperature in Xitou varies between 11
0 and 20
8 degrees Celsius, with an annual average temperature of 16
6 degrees Celsius; the average annual rainfall is 2,635
18mm
It has a warm and humid climate, with no water shortage throughout the year, and the effective temperature is not concentrated in summer, making it very suitable for people to come here for summer retreat and leisure
The University Pond has a beautiful and elegant scenery that is intoxicating, and occasional mist adds to the dreamlike atmosphere, making it a place for many young people to pledge their love and add a touch of romantic charm
At the University Pond, you can see an arch bridge made of Moso bamboo, and also observe the knee root phenomenon of bald cypress; between August and September, you can also see the reproduction of Sowerby’s Red Frog; with the arrival of spring, you can enjoy the blooming of mountain cherry blossoms
If you get up early in the morning, you can also see the crested jay taking a bath! The observatory’s semicircular roof can rotate 360 degrees, with a large skylight on the roof, and through the astronomical telescope, you can explore the mysteries of the universe from here
This observatory is set up by the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University and is a research telescope
It is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters, surrounded by forests, and free from light pollution after dark, allowing for a clear view of the starry sky! Ginkgo is a beautiful tree species with rich seasonal changes, each with its unique charm: green leaves in spring and summer, yellow leaves in autumn, and bare branches in winter
Ginkgo, commonly known as white fruit in Taiwan, has edible seeds and toxic seed coats
Since it is scattered in Taiwan, the ginkgo afforestation site in Xitou is very impressive
Next to the ginkgo forest, ‘Lukao Pit’ formed after the桃芝 typhoon, serves as an outdoor classroom for you to experience the power of nature
Opening hours: Open all year round from 07:00 to 17:00
Preferential policies for children: Children under six years old enter for free
Parking facilities: [First/Second/Third Parking Lot] Reference price: First parking lot NT$50 per hour; Second and Third parking lots NT$40 per hour on weekdays, NT$50 on holidays; Address: -; Number of spaces: –
Luggage storage: Reference price: Small locker NT$30, large locker NT$100 (coins); Address: Ticket office
Wheelchair rental: Reference price: -; Address: Second floor of the office
Nursing room: Address: First floor of the office and next to the service center ticket office
Dining: Souvenir shops:

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