Be one with nature in Xi Tou

Located in the Nan Tou (南投) region, Xi Tou is home to National Taiwan University’s Experimental Forest, which hosts an abundance of carefully maintained plants and wildlife. Admission to the forest is available to the public for about NT$250, and once inside, a number of hiking trails and walkways are present to allow visitors to see the park at their own leisure. After briefly consulting my map, I plotted my route for the afternoon and headed off for my first destination: University Pond.

The pond is at most a 15 minute walk from the park entrance, and is easily reached by following the well-marked footpath, which also showcases the richly varied plant life in the area along the way. Moreover, the dense foliage of the forest ensures that the trails are well shaded from the sun and it provides a comfortable, scenic environment for hiking along the winding path.

After a brief uphill climb, crossing a bridge that is constructed entirely from bamboo marks arrival at the pond. A popular destination among visitors, University Pond has a number of small pavilions ideal for resting or picnicking, providing a view of the mountain ranges on one side, and a view of the sky blue pond with its accompanying bamboo bridge on the other side.

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