Aogu Wetland
23°30′18.3″N 120°8′14.3″E / 23.505083°N 120.137306°E
| Aogu Wetland | |
|---|---|
| 高美溼地 | |
 | |
| Location | Dongshi, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Area | 1,500 ha (5.8 sq mi) |
| Designation | Aogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary |
| Established | 2009 |
Aogu Wetland (Chinese: 高美溼地; pinyin: Gāoměi Shīdì) is a wetland in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
History
In 2009, the wetland was designated as the location for Aogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary and oversee by Chiayi County Government.[1]
Geology
The wetland is located at the mouth of Beigang River and Luijiao Drainage Channel.[1] It spands over an area of 1,500 hectares, making it the largest wetland in Taiwan.[2]
Ecology
The wetland features more than 200 species of bird.[1]
Transportation
The wetland is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Aogu Wetlands". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Dongshi Natural Ecological Exhibition Center". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aogu Wetland.