Yiwu Wetland

Yiwu Wetland (traditional Chinese: 椬梧濕地; simplified Chinese: 椬梧湿地; pinyin: Yíwú Shīdì) is a wetland in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan.

Yiwu Wetland
椬梧濕地 (Chinese)
Yiwu Wetland
Location	Kouhu, Yunlin, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°32′38.3″N 120°10′38.4″E
Type	wetland
Surface area	1,857 hectares (4,590 acres)

History

The wetland was originally a sugarcane farm owned by Taiwan Sugar Corporation.^[1] But due to a typhoon which struck the region, it caused seawater intrusion and the wetland was created.^[2]

Geology

The wetland spans over an area of 1,857 hectares.^[3] It consists of two ponds, the north pond and the south pond, which also acts as fish pond.^[4] It also features a cycling path, several observation decks and pavilions.^[1] The Baigung River, Jienshan Ditch and Niausong Ditch pass through the wetland.^[5]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail.^[2]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. "Yiwu Detention Pond". Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Administration. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
2. "Yiwu Detention Pond". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
3. "Yiwu Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
4. "Time for Yunlin to Shrine Marvelous and Exciting". Yunlin County Government. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
5. "Yiwu Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021.