Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area Explained

Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area
Native Name:	雙流國家森林遊樂區
Native Lang:	zh
Map:	Pingtung County
Map Width:	220px
Coordinates:	22.2163°N 120.7996°W
Region:	Shizi, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Elevation:	175-650 m
Area:	6.5 km^2

Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area is a forest in Caopu Village, Shizi Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.^[1]

Geology

The forest spans an area of 6.5km2 at an elevation of 175m-650mm (574feet-2,130feetm) above sea level and annual mean temperature of .^{[2] [3]} The highest point of the forest is Mount Maozi.^[4]

Facilities

For hiking purpose, the forest consists of four different trails, which are the Banyan trail, mountainside trail, Mount Maozi trail and waterfall trail. It has other facilities such as the Forest Classroom, Power of Nature, a nature center and the Sunshine Lawn.^[5]

Transportation

The forest is accessible by bus from Taitung Station of Taiwan Railways.^[5]

See also

• Geography of Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area in Kenting. roundTAIWANround. 31 January 2018.
2. Web site: Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area. 26 January 2018. Pingtung County Government. 31 January 2018.
3. Web site: Shuangliou Forest Recreation Area. Taiwan Forest Recreation. 31 January 2018.
4. Web site: Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area. 30 April 2008. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 31 January 2018.
5. Web site: Shuangliou National Forest Recreation Area. Pingtung Forest District Office. Taiwan Forest Recreation. 31 January 2018.