Xihu Wetland

Xihu Wetland (traditional Chinese: 西湖濕地; simplified Chinese: 西湖湿地; pinyin: Xīhú Shīdì) is a wetland in Houlong Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

Xihu Wetland
Xihu Wetland is located in Miaoli County
Xihu Wetland
Xihu Wetland
LocationHoulong, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°36′46.6″N 120°45′19.1″E
Typewetland
Native name西湖濕地 (Chinese)
Surface area142 hectares (350 acres)

History

In 2009, bicycle path and a windmill was constructed at the wetland area.[1][2]

Geology

The wetland spans over an area of 142 hectares.[1] It is managed by Miaoli County Government.[3]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible within walking distance north of Longgang Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

See also

References
  1. "Xihu Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. "Xihu Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  3. "Management of Wetlands in Xucuogang Awarded National Excellence by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior". Department of Environmental Protection, Taoyuan. Retrieved 16 February 2022.


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