Yiwu Wetland Explained

Yiwu Wetland
Location:	Kouhu, Yunlin, Taiwan
Coordinates:	23.544°N 120.1773°W
Type:	wetland
Pushpin Map:	Yunlin County

Yiwu Wetland is a wetland in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan.

History

The wetland was originally a sugarcane farm owned by Taiwan Sugar Corporation.^[1] But due to a typhoon which struck the region, it caused seawater intrusion and the wetland was created.^[2]

Geology

The wetland spans over an area of 1,857 hectares.^[3] It consists of two ponds, the north pond and the south pond, which also acts as fish pond.^[4] It also features a cycling path, several observation decks and pavilions.^[1] The Baigung River, Jienshan Ditch and Niausong Ditch pass through the wetland.^[5]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail.^[2]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: 3 December 2020. Yiwu Detention Pond. Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Administration. 11 August 2021.
2. Web site: 23 June 2021. Yiwu Detention Pond. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 11 August 2021.
3. Web site: 18 April 2019. Yiwu Important Wetland. Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 10 August 2021.
4. Web site: Time for Yunlin to Shrine Marvelous and Exciting. Yunlin County Government. 11 August 2021.
5. Web site: 22 May 2019. Yiwu Wetland. Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 11 August 2021.