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
西湖濕地 (Chinese)
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 / 24.612944°N 120.755306°E / 24.612944; 120.755306
Typewetland
Surface area142 hectares (350 acres)

History

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

Geology

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

Transportation

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "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.