Yiwu Wetland
椬梧濕地 (Chinese)
Yiwu Wetland is located in Yunlin County
Yiwu Wetland
Yiwu Wetland
LocationKouhu, Yunlin, Taiwan
Coordinates23°32′38.3″N 120°10′38.4″E / 23.543972°N 120.177333°E / 23.543972; 120.177333
Typewetland
Surface area1,857 hectares (4,590 acres)

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.

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Yiwu Detention Pond". Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Administration. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. 1 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.


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