Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area

Forest in Rein'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan

Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area
Chinese: 奧萬大國家森林遊樂區

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Geography
Location| Ren'ai, Nantou County, Taiwan
Coordinates| 23°57′14.3″N 121°10′36.4″E﻿ / ﻿23.953972°N 121.176778°E﻿ / 23.953972; 121.176778
Elevation| 1,100-2,600 meters
Area| 2,787 hectares

Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area (traditional Chinese: 奧萬大國家森林遊樂區; simplified Chinese: 奥万大国家森林游乐区; pinyin: Àowàndà Guójiā Sēnlín Yóulè Qū) is a forest located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

## Geology

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The forest spans over an area of 2,787 hectares at an altitude of 1,100-2,600 meters.[1] It is divided into the waterfall zone, forest park, maple area and pine tree site.[2] It is located at the back of Wanda Reservoir.[3] It is home to more than 200 species of birds.[1]

## Facilities

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The forest features a visitor center, bird watching platform and benches.[4][5] Bridge in the forest is Aowanda Suspension Bridge.

## Transportation

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The forest is accessible by bus from Taichung TRA Station or Taichung HSR Station through Provincial Highway 14.[4][5][6]

## See also

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* Geography of Taiwan

## References

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1. ^ a b "Aowanda". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
2. ^ Lin, K. "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". TravelKing. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
3. ^ Liao, George (4 February 2020). "Aowanda in central Taiwan rolls out discounted weekday room rates with 2 free meals". Taiwan News. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
4. ^ a b "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
5. ^ a b "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
6. ^ "Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area". Taiwanese Secrets. Retrieved 28 August 2019.

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