A Nature Park in Beitou
Guandu Nature Park is located in Northern Taipei and is a major stop over for migratory birds. It’s a good place for a nature walk with young kids as paths are fairly large and stroller-friendly. Besides birds, the park is also home to a pair of water buffalos that wander around the park. The park has several bird-watching cabins, a visitor's center with aquariums displaying various animals, and a wood stacking play area which young kids may find amusing. An onsite cafe is located on the second floor of the visitor's center.
After visiting the park, consider visiting the nearby Guandu Temple, which is a 10 minute walk from the park and has beautiful views of the riverfront.
Address: No. 360, Zhixing Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City
Hours: 9AM - 5PM Tues-Fri, 9 AM - 5:30PM Sat-Sun (Closed Mondays)
Phone: 02 2858 1281
Find out more:
Name and Address in Chinese:
名稱: 關渡公園
地址: 112台北市北投區關渡路55號
Things to do with kids:
Go on a nature walk, and try to spot some birds.
Look for the two water buffalos that live at the park.
Walk around the fresh water eco-ponds near the park’s entrance.
Stack little logs in an outdoor children’s exploration area.
Go inside the bird watching cabins and do a little bird watching.
Check out the exhibits in the visitor’s center, also visit the upstairs observation area and have a snack in the cafe.
Try to spot crab at the crab watching boardwalk.
Go on a constructed wetland tour if you’re visiting during the weekend … inquire at the visitor center’s information desk for more details.
Visit the nearby Guandu Temple, which is a 10 minute walk from the park.
Additional:
Adult price is NT$50, kids under 90cm are free, and kids above 90cm are NT$30.
Parking fee is NT$40/hour for cars, NT$80/hour for buses, and NT$20/hour for bicycles.
