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Xihu Wetland

Xihu Wetland
西湖濕地 (Chinese)
Xihu Wetland is located in Miaoli County
Xihu Wetland
Xihu Wetland
LocationHoulong, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°36′46.6″N 120°45′19.1″E / 24.612944°N 120.755306°E / 24.612944; 120.755306
Typewetland
Surface area
142 hectares (350 acres)

Xihu Wetland (traditional Chinese: 西湖濕地; simplified Chinese: 西湖湿地; pinyin: Xīhú Shīdì) is a wetland in Houlong Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

History

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In 2009, bicycle path and a windmill was constructed at the wetland area.[1][2]

Geology

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The wetland spans over an area of 142 hectares.[1] It is managed by Miaoli County Government.[3]

Transportation

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The wetland is accessible within walking distance north of Longgang Station of Taiwan Railway.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Xihu Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 18 April 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Xihu Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 22 May 2019. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Management of Wetlands in Xucuogang Awarded National Excellence by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior". Department of Environmental Protection, Taoyuan. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.