The small yet exquisite Neidong National Forest Recreation Area is a fern paradise situated at the upstream of Nanshih Creek, a great place for one to enjoy the greenery and serenity.
About 50 minutes from Xindian, Neidong is perhaps the most convenient national forest recreational area for the Greater Taipei area in terms of traffic. Located at an elevation between 230 to 800 meters, it is warm and humid with Neidong Creek flowing through, making it a true paradise for ferns: one will find up to 65 species of ferns merely along the short Waterfall Viewing Trail, including the rare Weeping Phlegmariurus and Lomariopsis cochinchinensis. All of these are delicate guests clinging onto tree trunks. Neidou used be referred to as “Wawa Valley”, thanks to the echoes of an army of frogs croaking at night in the valley. In fact, you may find frogs in the trench beside the trail!
Neidong Waterfall is the hotspot of the Recreation Area. It is at the end of the Waterfall Viewing Trail, bringing multiple enjoyments to the visitors with three different layers of landscapes and refreshing anions. Why not leave behind the muggy city during the hot summer days, and take a cooling afternoon forest bath at Neidong Forest Recreation Area!
About 50 minutes from Xindian, Neidong is perhaps the most convenient national forest recreational area for the Greater Taipei area in terms of traffic. Located at an elevation between 230 to 800 meters, it is warm and humid with Neidong Creek flowing through, making it a true paradise for ferns: one will find up to 65 species of ferns merely along the short Waterfall Viewing Trail, including the rare Weeping Phlegmariurus and Lomariopsis cochinchinensis. All of these are delicate guests clinging onto tree trunks. Neidou used be referred to as “Wawa Valley”, thanks to the echoes of an army of frogs croaking at night in the valley. In fact, you may find frogs in the trench beside the trail!
Neidong Waterfall is the hotspot of the Recreation Area. It is at the end of the Waterfall Viewing Trail, bringing multiple enjoyments to the visitors with three different layers of landscapes and refreshing anions. Why not leave behind the muggy city during the hot summer days, and take a cooling afternoon forest bath at Neidong Forest Recreation Area!
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Wulai District, New Taipei City
Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Travel Information
Admission Fees
Ticketing Station
| Ticket Type | Price (NT$) | Description |
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Ticket Type
Full fare Ticket(Weekday)
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Price (NT$)
65
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Description
Adult
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Ticket Type
Full fare Ticket(Holiday)
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Price (NT$)
80
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Description
Adult
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Ticket Type
Half fare Ticket
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Price (NT$)
40
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Description
1.Military/Police Personnel with ID
2.Older Children (age 7-12), Student (Student ID required) 3. Local citizen with an ID of the city/county where the Park is located |
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Ticket Type
Group Ticket
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Price (NT$)
65
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Description
20% off for groups of 20 or more people
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Ticket Type
Discount Ticket
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Price (NT$)
10
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Description
1.Senior aged 65 and above.
2. Children between 3 to 6 years old. |
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Ticket Type
No Charge Required
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Price (NT$)
0
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Description
1. Volunteers holding a 'Volunteer Service Honor Card' can enter the park free of charge.
2. People with easily identifiable physical and mental disabilities or holding a physical and mental disability certificate plus the guardian or one necessary companion can enter the forest recreation area free of charge. 3. Children aged 0 to 2 years old must be accompanied by the adult with ticket. 4. Indigenous people registered in the administrative area (township or village) of the amusement park can enjoy free admission by presenting relevant documents proving their indigenous identity. |
Opening Hours
08:00~17:00 (Weekends & Holidays: 07:00~17:00)
Lunar New Year's Eve off
Lunar New Year's Eve off
Opening Hours
08:00~17:00 (Weekends & Holidays: 07:00~17:00)
Lunar New Year's Eve off
Lunar New Year's Eve off
Transportation
Map
Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Wulai District, New Taipei City Google Map
Wulai District, New Taipei City Google Map
By Car
National Hwy. 3 to the Sindian Interchange→Sindian→Provincial Hwy. 9A(9甲)→Wulai→Sinsian→Neidong
By Bus
There is currently no direct bus service to the recreation area so driving is recommended.
Park Information
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| 1. | Starting from August 1, 2022, dogs, cats, and other mammals are allowed to enter the waterfall viewing trail in Neidong National Forest Recreation Area under certain conditions. Please fill out the entry agreement in accordance with the regulations. (Storage service is provided at the management station) |
| 2. | The rocks in waterfalls and streams are slippery. Do not cross the railings and enter the dangerous area. |
| 3. | Entering waterfalls, stream beds, playing in streams, making fires, and barbecuing are prohibited. |
| 4. | Please do not smoke or litter in the park. |
| 5. | No hunting or harassment of wildlife |
| 6. | Please be environmentally friendly by reducing and sorting your waste or taking it out yourself. |
| 7. | In a natural environment, it is advisable to wear clothes that blend in with the natural environment, a wide-brimmed hat, and sneakers or hiking shoes, and be careful of snake, bee and mosquito bites at all times; the trails are slippery, so please pay attention to your own safety at all times. |
| 8. | Do not bring in or introduce foreign plants or animals. |
| 9. | Please learn and respect the life and culture of the community. |
Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Attraction
Map
Featured Landscape
Wusha River Waterfall
Source 高榕翎
This waterfall cascades down from a fault terrain at the confluence of the Wusha River, after which it is named, and the Nanshih River. Although Wusha is not the most impressive of Neidong's various waterfalls, its proximity to the recreation area entrance. makes it the most accessible.
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Featured Landscape
Neidong Waterfall (Upper Waterfall)
Source 新竹分署
Neidong Waterfall was voted as the most beautiful waterfall. In addition, according to research, Neidong's anion content ranks first among all forest recreation areas in Taiwan.
Featured Landscape
Neidong Waterfall (Middle Waterfall)
Source 新竹分署
Neidong Waterfall was voted as the most beautiful waterfall. In addition, according to research, Neidong has the highest anion content among all forest recreation areas in Taiwan.
Service Facilities
Map
Park Facilities
Ticketing Station
Source 新竹分署
1. Entrance and exit control and ticketing services. 2. Pets are allowed in the park, but their activities are limited to the waterfall viewing trail in the park (from the starting point to Leshui Bridge). Before entering the park, please fill out the Pet Dog, Cat or Other Mammal Admission Agreement and bring your pet registration and rabies vaccination certificates. Pets must be placed in a bag, cage, cart or properly tied with a leash during the entire activity. 3. Simple first aid bandage. 4. Travel consultation.
Park Facilities
Wushaxi Waterfall Observation Deck
Source 新竹分署
Soon after entering the main trail, you will find a waterfall viewing platform from which you can overlook the Wusha Creek Waterfall. The Wushaxi Waterfall, located in the middle reaches of Nanshixi River, is hidden in the forest. The water flows gracefully. Although it is not a waterfall with a large amount of water, it also has a unique flavor. Here, you can stop for a while to admire the beauty of the waterfall, read the explanation on the interpretation board, and start your Neidong journey into the inner cave.
Park Facilities
Taipower Luohao Dam
Source 新竹分署
The name "Luohao" comes from the Atayal language "Rahau", which means "dense forest" in the Atayal language, which is the general name for the area near Xinxian Township. Therefore, the dam located here is named "Luohao". Luohao Dam is located in the middle reaches of Nanshi River. It diverts water through a 4.8-kilometer tunnel and sends it to the Wulai Power Plant together with the water from Ayu Dam. It uses the more than 80-meter height difference between the two places to generate hydroelectric power. It is a small hydroelectric power plant in northern Taiwan. Luohao Dam was built in 1947. The original design used a stream-type concrete diversion dam. Later, because Taipower Company needed to cooperate with peak power generation, an arc gate was added to the top of the dam in 1963. When you come here, you can see the facilities related to hydroelectric power generation and understand the principles of hydroelectric power generation.
Park Facilities
Neidong Naksu Bridge
Source 新竹分署
Provides a platform to overlook the Neidong Waterfall
Park Facilities
Neidong Outdoor Classroom
Source 新竹分署
Provide a place for rest and forest therapy
Park Facilities
Upper waterfall viewing platform
Source 新竹分署
Neidong Creek is a small tributary of the middle and upper reaches of Nanshi Creek. The terrain changes a lot as it flows from east to west, the slope is steep, and the water flows rapidly. Where it merges with Nanshi Creek, the slope of the Neidong Creek riverbed becomes continuously steeper, and three layers of waterfalls can be seen. It is rich in negative ions, ranking first among all the stream waterfalls in Taiwan in terms of negative ions.
Park Facilities
Image of the Neidong entrance
The entrance to the Neidong is designed to represent a waterfall and the rich diversity of species in the park, incorporating the local Atayal aboriginal language.
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