Dagouxi Waterfront Park — Attraction in Taipei

A public recreation space with wide-open vistas, it is the manifestation of 12 years of systematic flood-management planning by the Taipei City Government. “Dahu” means “big lake,” but no longer does Dahu Shanzhuang Street become part of a big lake during rainy seasons or typhoons. The rich natural landscape and ecology have made this a favorite leisure destination with the public, its reputation spread by word of mouth.

According to the Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department (工務局水利工程處) of Taipei City Government, natural landscaping was considered an important aspect of the flood-control works right from the outset of planning. The watercourse of the Dagouxi (Dagou Stream) was preserved, an artificial wetland habitat was created, and other measures were taken to create an inviting watery space where peak flows can be reduced during periods where flooding is a risk. Perhaps the park’s most visually arresting addition is the stunning “sea of flowers” (花海) tableaux created by an approximately 4,000-square-meter swath of cultivated flowers, arranged in bands of various colors to create a long, winding ribbon of colorful flowers,...

This is the best demonstration ono how a habitat restoration plus engineering rehabilitation of mud flow damages can be done. The amazing restoration work was done by the Taipei City Public Works without mentioning a single politician's name (!!). What an achievement all by itself. Highly recommended as a place to spend your weekend while enjoying the beautifully restored Dagouxi Valley and flood control basin, as well as hiking three hiking routes centered in this area. The hiking routes can be a bit challenging in certain sections when facing steep ascending or descending. But overall this is a great place to see great engineering at work plus excellent community efforts in keeping the eco restoration...

Beautiful place to take leisure walks, family and friends get-together, picnic. The place is very scenic with a creek running all along. Kids can easily get into water and play, it's shallow. Many shaded places as well to take cover or rest. You can chose from many different types of trails. Some are easy and some are very challenging. I was amazed to see old Taiwanese people take the difficult route and do it. Very encouraging. There is also a nice slopy rock that people take pictures in sleeping pose and if you rotate pic by 90°, then it looks like you are hanging off a cliff. Many people enjoyed taking those pics. There is also a nice waterfall that you can cover. Excellent place to...