•  Tuchang

Tuchang is the entrance of Taipingshan National Forest Recreational Area.

In this area are Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) ,

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) ,

Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) ,

Chinese Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola thoracica) ,

Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) ,

Black-browed Barbet (Megalaima oorti) ,

Gray-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) ,

Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis) ,

Rufous-capped Babbler (Stachyris ruticeps) ,

Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) ,

Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) ,

Collared Finchbill (Spizixos semitorques) ,

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) ,

Gray-streaked Flycatcher (Muscicapa griseisticta) ,

Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica) ,

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonica) ,

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) ,

Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus) ,

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

and Formosan Magpie (Urocissa caerulea).

•  Turtledove Marsh, Towang River

Turtledove Marsh is on the Towang River ; the elevation is about 500m. There are hot springs in this area, and the water from the hot springs contains weak sodium bicarbonate, which indicates good water quality. Numerous mountains and hills can be seen along the side of the Towang River .

After crossing the river and entering the subtropical rain forest of the recreation area, you could see

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) ,

Besra (Accipiter virgatus) ,

Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) ,

Chinese Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola thoracica) ,

Ashy Wood-Pigeon (Columba pulchricollis) ,

White-bellied Pigeon (Treron sieboldii) ,

Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) ,

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) ,

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) ,

Gray-chinned Minivet ( Pericrocotus solaris ),

Formosan Whistling-Thrush ( Myiophoneus insularis ),

Plumbeous Redstart ( Phyacornis fuliginosa ),

Gray-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) ,

Spot-breasted Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus eruthrogenys) ,

Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis)

, Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) ,

Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) ,

Collared Finchbill (Spizixos semitorques) ,

Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) ,

White-tailed Robin (Cinclidium leucurum) ,

Rufous-capped Babbler (Stachyris ruticeps) ,

Gray-streaked Flycatcher (Muscicapa griseisticta) ,

Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica) ,

Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus) ,

Varied Tit (Sittiparus varius) ,

Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonica) ,

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) ,

Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus) ,

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

and Formosan Magpie (Urocissa caerulea).

•  Jhongjian Tourist Center

Visit the Jhongjian Tourist Center for free information about the recreation area and the facilities. In this area you could see

(Chinese Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola thoracica) ,

Gray-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) ,

White-whiskered Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis,)

Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) ,

Rufous-capped Babbler (Stachyris ruticeps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus) ,

Varied Tit (Sittiparus varius)

and Formosan Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) .

•  Chienching and Chienching Ttrails

Look over the left side of Lanyang Flats and the left side of Lanyang River from Chienching, which also faces the Hsuehshan. Along the Chienching Pathway, you can see plants such as

False Cypress,

Red Cedar and cultivated cryptomeria .

You may also see birds:

Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii),

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus),

Varied Tit (Sittiparus varius) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps)

and Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis).

•  Chinese Hemlock National Ttrails

Along the Chinese Hemlock National Trail is the luxuriant cold temperate forest, mainly composed of hemlock trees with spotted marks and the ground covered by heavy lichen. Walk slowly and quietly in this area and you might see Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) ,

Collared Bush-Robin (Tarsiger johnstoniae) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis),

Flamecrest (Regulus goodfellowi),

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) ,

Vinaceous Rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceous) ,

Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes)

and Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius).

•  Taiping Villa and Taipingshan Primary Forest Park

Taiping Villa is situated at 2000 m elevation. There is a trail with 418 steps that runs alongside the maple tees to the view point, Bong Bong train station and the Sea of Clouds Cafe . You could see

Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) ,

House Swift (Apus nipalensis) ,

White-whiskered Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) , Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps),

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) ,

Vinaceous Rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceous,)

and Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius).

Climb the 418 steps to the Primary Forest Park. In this area, watch for

Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) ,

Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler (Cettia fortipes) ,

Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea) ,

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) ,

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

and Maroon Oriole ( Oriolus traillii ).

•  Maohsing and Maohsing Reminiscent Ttrails

Maohsing is the last stop of Bong Bong Train. Maohsing Reminiscent Pathway is 1.6 km long, surrounded by cultivated Japanese Cedar and primitive ferns. You could find

Swinhoe's Pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) ,

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) ,

Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) ,

Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) ,

Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei) ,

Gray-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) ,

White-whiskered Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Spot-breasted Scimitar Babbler (Pomatorhinus eruthrogenys) ,

Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler (Cettia fortipes) ,

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) ,

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) ,

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos)

and Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius).

•  Sandie Falls

Sandie Falls is a triple-cascade waterfall below Maohsing station and is accessible by a 2.7 km self-guiding pathway. The round trip takes 3 hours to walk. This pathway is very difficult, but you may find

Chinese Bamboo-Partridge (Bambusicola thoracica) ,

Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis), Rusty Laughingthrush ( Garrulax poecilorhynchus ),

White-tailed Robin (Cinclidium leucurum),

Rufous-capped Babbler (Stachyris ruticeps)

and Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis).

Little Forktail ( Enicurus scouleri )

and Plumbeous Redstart (Phyacornis fuliginosa) live on the edges of fast-flowing water; look for them near the waterfall.

•  Cueifong Lake and Cueifond Lake National Ttrails

Cueifong Lake is a high mountain lake and Reserve area especially for waterbirds and frogs. Enjoy the views around the lake from the double-decked porch. The length of Cueifong National Pathway is 0.8 km. Bird species are abundant and some can be easily found.

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) ,

Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) ,

Swinhoe's Pheasant (Lophura sswinhoii) ,

Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) ,

Collared Bush-Robin (Tarsiger johnstoniae) ,

White-whiskered Laughingthrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler (Cettia fortipes) ,

Flamecrest (Regulus goodfellowi) ,

Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus) ,

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) ,

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) ,

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) ,

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) ,

Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes)

and Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) can be seen in this area.

•  Ping Yuan Ttrails

This pathway connects the closed end of trails beside Cueifong Lake ; the length is 1.4 km. The round trip walk takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Along the pathway there is coniferous forest with

Red Cypress, Hemlock , Taiwan Ping and Japanese Cedar.

As you walk, you might find

Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) ,

Swinhoe's Pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) ,

Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) ,

Collared Bush-Robin (Tarsiger johnstoniae) ,

White-whiskered Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler (Cettia fortipes) ,

Flamecrest (Regulus goodfellowi) ,

Black-throated Tit (Aegithalos concinnus) ,

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) ,

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) ,

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) ,

Vinaceous Rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceous),

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) ,

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius)

and Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes.)

•  Cueifong Villa and Formosan Beech National Trail

Cueifong Villa and Formosan Beech National Trail are in high mountain primitive coniferous and deciduous mixed forest. There are Red Cypress, Taiwan Cherry and Formosan Beech along 3.8 km of trail which takes 2 hours to walk. In this area are

Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei) ,

Taiwan Partridge (Arborophila crudigularis) ,

Swinhoe's Pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) ,

Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) ,

White-Eared Sibia (Heterophasia auricularis) ,

Steere's Liocichla (Liocichla steerii) ,

Taiwan Yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps) ,

Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis) ,

Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler (Cettia fortipes) ,

Flamecrest (Regulus goodfellowi) ,

Coal Tit (Periparus ater) ,

Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) ,

Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) ,

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius)

and Eurasian Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes).