Visit Guandu Nature Park

Guandu Nature Park is a renowned area for birdwatching and observing wetland ecosystems. On the southern side of the park, outside the embankment, lies an expansive mangrove swamp dominated by Kandelia obovata. The park itself spans 57 hectares, and due to its low terrain, many areas accumulate water, forming shallow water zones and mudflats that have evolved into grassy wetlands. Additionally, abandoned farmland and soil deposits have altered parts of the landscape, leading to the development of diverse plant communities, including aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial vegetation. These varied habitats provide a rich environment for wildlife. Every spring and autumn, thousands of migratory birds use the park as a crucial stopover or wintering site during their journeys between the north and south. In 1981, with the growing popularity of birdwatching, conservationists advocated for the establishment of Guandu Nature Park, which officially opened in 2001. The plant life in the Guandu wetland area is remarkably diverse. The natural reserve outside the embankment features an impressive mangrove forest. Vegetation in the Guandu area can be categorized into six main types: salt-tolerant wetland plants on sandbars, aquatic vegetation in ponds, semi-aquatic plants in grasslands, terrestrial plants on higher ground, rice crops in farmland, and scattered woody plants. The park is also home to a rich variety of bird species. Near the birdwatching hut, a colorful woodpecker (pictured in Figure 6) was spotted pecking at a tree. The park includes a Nature Center, where the first floor showcases exhibits about the Guandu ecological pond, and the second floor serves as a birdwatching observation area equipped with telescopes for viewing wildlife and birds. Interestingly, visitors can even see people birdwatching across the river. 📍Address: No. 55, Guandu Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, 112