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Chishang Dapo PondExplore Wetlands—
Railway ecology tour
Dapo locates to the east of Chishang, and is immediately next to the Coastal Mountain Range's Jinyuan River terrace cliff. It is a "fault pond", formed as a result of fault activity in Chishang. Its water comes from an underground stream located at the tip of the Sinwulyu River's alluvial fan. The pond river flows north towards the lowlands, becoming one of the sources of the Siouguluan River. The name Chishang, "above the pond" is a reference to Dapo Pond. In early years, the fish and shrimp found in Chishang's lunchboxes came from the Dapo area.
Except the diverse ecosystem, visitors can also enjoy the biking activity in Chishang. Chishang Bike Path is designed by the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration. The whole Path was completed on January 19, 2002. The total length is 5.8 km. The height difference along the path is about 5 meters. Along the path there are many scenic spots where you can stop and enjoy the countryside scenery of Chishang. This Path is excellent for relaxation especially in the mornings and in the evenings. It takes about two hours to complete the trail.
Dapo pond is one of the biggest lake wetland in Taiwan and has diverse freshwater species. The aquatic plants provide the shelter and food for many animals.
Fauna
Yellow Bittern
Categorynumbe
rBird 54Amphibian 2Mammal 4Reptile 7Others (Insect, Fish...)
27
Total 94Rotio of endemic species
22.34%
Animal species account
You can enjoy the dragonfly and damselfly surround you while walking along the footpath in Dapo pond. Among those dragonflies, picturewing is especially beautiful and attractive. 。
Rhyothemis variegata arria
During this investigation, there are 18 aquatic animals; Chinese bitterling, rosy bitterling and carp are the common fish here.
Rosy bitterling Scale carp
Taiwan striped barb
Besides, 54 bird species are recorded in Dapo pond, Chinese little bittern, white-breasted waterhen, ring-necked pheasant and Taiwan bulbul can be found here.
White Eye
Ring-necked PheasantSkylark
White-breasted Waterhen Black-crowned Night Heron
Dapo pond wetland is mainly planted with artificial ornamental plants, especially the terrestrial species. Because the environment of wetland system, most plants are aquatic. It also attracts many water birds to visit.
Category NumberFerm 14Gymnosperm 4Monocotyledons 4Dicotyledons 78Total 100
Plant species account
water hyacinthwater willowAlyce CloverKnottedflower Phyla
Hibiscus tiliaceus 、 Taiwan cotton roseCinnamomum kotoense 、 Chinese Tallow Tree
Griffith's Ash 、pop-gun seed 、Autummn Maple Tree 、 Eriobotrya deflexa
Large-leaved BanyanHauil Fig TreeIndian Almondpoongaoil pongamia
Small-leaved BarringtoniaMolucca MallotusChinese Soap BerryFlueggea suffruticosa
Litsea glutinosa Yellow OleanderFire-thornWhite Popinac Lead Tree
water hyacinth
water willowKnottedflower Phyla
Knottedflower Phyla
Hibiscus tiliaceus Taiwan cotton rose
Cinnamomum kotoense Chinese Tallow Tree
Griffith's Ash pop-gun seed
Autummn Maple Tree Eriobotrya deflexa
Litsea glutinosa Yellow Oleander
Fire-thorn White Popinac Lead Tree
Small-leaved Barringtonia
Chinese Soap Berry
Molucca Mallotus
Flueggea suffruticosa
Large-leaved Banyan Hauil Fig Tree
Indian Almond poongaoil pongamia
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