Lai Chi Wo Nature Trail
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Grade : 2/4 Distance : 1.2 km Time : 0.75 Hour(s)
Starting Point : Lai Chi Wo  Finishing Point : Lai Chi Wo

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Lai Chi Wo Nature Trail Information

 


Lai Chi Wo Nature Trail links up the northeastern coast's old villages, seascapes and fung shui woods. Some of its sections have boardwalks to assist visitors explore the mangroves.

Interpretation plates introduce the wildlife and rural heritage of Lai Chi Wo. Lai Chi Wo, a remote rustic Hakka village, has its homes well arranged. At the entrance to Lai Chi Wo there is a rare bed of Coastal Heritiera and, coiling up amidst the mangroves, the giant White-flowered Derris can be seen.

The fung shui wood behind the village has a diverse collection of flora. To the villagers of Lai Chi Wo, this forest commands great fung shui and economic value. For a panoramic view of the fung shui wood, head up the ascending path by the village. There, you will see the strange-looking Hollow Tree and Five- fingered Camphor.

 


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