2020 Marks Twenty Years’ Perseverance of Guandu Nature Park!
2020 Marks Twenty Years’ Perseverance of Guandu Nature Park!
Sustainable Access to the Most Friendly Water Environment; Coexistence and Shared Vitality of Wetlands, Mankind, and other Living Creatures
Guandu Nature Park, situated at the junction of rivers in Taipei City, is a wetland area known as Kidney of the City. The Park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including birds, insects, crabs, mud skippers, frogs, fish, shrimps and shellfish. There are 302 bird species (224 species of migratory birds),and 345 species of fish, butterflies, conches, amphibians and mammals. Wetland ecosystem is a great contributor to the health of our planet and mankind as well as the undisturbed habitats to many plants and animals. The wetlands in the Guandu Nature Park also have other functions, including climate regulation, water purification, flood mitigation and food source.Water and soil are the essential conditions to form a wetland.Good and healthy water resources nourish fertile soil and wetland with a lot of nutrients to support high level of biodiversity.
A bird’s eye view of the wetlands in Guandu Nature Park
The elegant, lively and ecologically dynamic Guandu Nature Park
Water, a valuable resource we should treasure, deserves more of our attention
Water is extremely important to Guandu Nature Park. Water is the lifeline of the land. Healthy water bodies flow to the wetlands, nourishing an ecological environment rich in biodiversity and consisting of healthy and friendlyhabitats for a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Guandu Nature Park is committed to promoting water resources education, raising the awareness ofthe general public on the importance of water resources.Project WET Taiwan Water Education Partner Network has connected many like-minded organizations with the same cause through discussion and joint efforts on a wide range of issues relating to water resources. Starting from understanding the ecological functions of wetlands and their vital importance to human survival and with such connection and momentum built, we anticipate that people will put more effort in cherishing and caring for the beautiful water environment in Taiwan.
Thanks to the perseverance of Guandu Nature Park, the general public has recognized the importance of ecological balance and pledged to safeguard Mother Earth.
The life cycles of human beings and water are 100% connected. All urban dwellers should understand how to coexist with water, use water in a sustainable way and work together to develop most friendly water environment. We began from Tamshui River Basin where education campaigns were conducted to boost the interest of local residents on the environment and further take concrete actions to protect and care for Taiwan’s water environment. In the second half of 2020 to 2021, to extend the perseverance and efforts lasting for two decades, the Wild Bird Society of Taipei will endeavor to sustain this momentum by maintaining its existing influence via the Internet and looking for like-minded partners for future collaboration. The goal is to create an even closer and well-connected partnership of all water resources societies and other groups in Taiwanto safeguard our planet and a green future of sustainability, biodiversity and ecological balance.
A wide variety of programs and events will be held in the second half of 2020
The popular summer programs include a wide variety of camps and events. The education program started in July, bringing a lot fun and learning experiences to students. Many programs are so popular and are fully booked on the first day of registration. Large-scaled annual events will be held in the autumn andwinter time. The two-day 2020 Taipei International Birdwatching Fair will take place on October 17th& 18th. Guandu International Nature Art Festival, which always draws high international attention, will open on November 1st. Last but not least, Guandu Nature Park will host an anniversary celebration event on November 29th for its milestone of 20 years’ achievements.
We welcome families, children, youth, elementary, high school and college students to visit the Guandu Nature Park in summer breaks and weekends. Public transport can be conveniently used for your arrival to enjoy the best outdoor recreational experiences with new feelings and inspirations.
Thinking about traveling? It doesn’t have to be overseas! Seize the opportunity to enjoy the beauty, pleasure and fun of a micro-trip in Guandu Nature Park!
2020 Children’s Summer Camp - Wetland Explorers – Demystify Wetlands ( The second group, July 29th ~31st, Wednesday to Friday)
2020 Children’s Summer Camp – Summer Experiences Series Activities
1.Sounds you do not hear – Bats (15:00~20:00, August 9th)
2.Pokemon GO in Guandu -Fun with insects and birds and their ecosystems (09:30~16:30, Sunday, August 16th)
3.Micro-hotel – Solitary bees and the places of origin (10:00~17:00, Sunday, August 23rd )
2020 Summer frogs’ micro-trip _Parents and Kids Camp_The site of Old Tucheng Ammunition Depot (16:30 - 21:00, Saturday, August 22nd )
“Observing Nature from Small Seeds” Fall Session (from mid-September)
This course is targeting preschoolers. Young children will have the opportunity to explore nature with their senses. In addition, yoga activities in the class will increase parent-child interaction and create profound experiences and memorable time together.
2020 Observing Nature from Small Seeds – Observation Class for Habitats in the air, on land and in the sea.
Mudflat Survival (14:00 – 16:30, September 19th; Venue: Mangrove Ecocenter) Registration begins from July 22nd.
For more information on Taipei International Birdwatching Fair, please visit http://birdfair.org.tw
For more information on 2020 Guandu International Nature Art Festival SEEK “Memories”, please visit http://www.guandu-natureart.tw/
Guandu Nature Park: Opening Hours
◎ Summer time (April to September) - 09:00-17:00 during weekdays (no entry after 16:30); 09:00~18:00 weekends and holidays (no entry after 17:30)。
◎ Winter time (October to March) -09:00-17:00 during weekdays (no entry after 16:30); 09:00~17:30 weekends and holidays (no entry after 17:00)。
◎ The park is closed every Monday.
Guandu Nature Park : Admission Fees
◎ General Rate : NTS 60 per person
◎ Groups of 30 people or more: NTD 40 per person
◎ Discount rate for Elementary and middle school students, senior citizens aged 65 and above, and visitors from organizations with contractual project collaboration with the Park: NTD 30 per person
◎ Free admission
a. Children aged under 6 years old
b. Guests with physical and mental disabilities (with certificates) and one necessary companion
c. Taipei citizens with registered residence in Yide, Baxian and Guandu boroughs, Beitou District
d. Tour guides certified by Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communication
e. Public and private elementary, middle and high school teachers (with certificates issued by Ministry of Education)
f. Cooperative organizations or schools with contractual collaboration agreement with the Park for annual projects
＊Visitors who purchase discount tickets or are eligible for free admission shall present proper certificates, proofs or documents. Those who fail to do so should pay the full rate of NTD 60.
＊ The admission fees are subject to change. Visitors should refer to the fee schedule posted on site.
Transportation Information
◎ By MRT+ Bus: Take Tamshui-Xinyi Line (Red Line)and get off at Guandu Station. Take R35 or Minibus 23 at Exit 1. Get off the bus at Guandu Nature Parkand walk about ten minutes to the Park.
◎ By MRT+ YouBike: Take Tamshui-Xinyi Line (Red Line) and get off at Guandu Station and then rent a YouBike at MRT Guandu Station or Ligong Lide Road Intersection.
◎ By Bus:Take Bus 302 and get off at Guandu Junior High School. Walk on the sidewalk adjacent to the school for around three minutes.
◎ By car: Metered parking is available in the Park
◎ By MRT: Get off at Guandu Station, then take shuttle bus Minibus 23 and R35 to the Park.
◎ By Bus:Take Bus 302(Danan Bus) and get off at Guandu Junior High School station or Haoran Senior Citizen Home station, and then walk five minutes to the Park.
Contact Us:Wild Bird Society of Taipei, Guandu Nature Park Management Office
Yi-Chuan Shih, Director, Department of Public Affairs, Tel: 02-2858-7417# 205 luz33@gd-park.org.tw
ChenHsun Lee, Officer, Department of Public Affairs, Tel: 02-2858-7417# 233 taco@gd-park.org.tw
SheauShyan Hang, Officer, Department of Public Affairs, Tel: 02-2858-7417# 230 shyan622@gd-park.org.tw
Author:WILD BIRD SOCIETY OF TAIPEI GUANDU NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT OFFICE
