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Chishang Dapo Pond Explore Wetlands— Railway ecology tour Dapo locates to the east of Chishang, and is immediately next to the Coastal Mountain Range's Jinyuan River terrace cliff. It is a "fault pond", formed as a result of fault activity in Chishang. Its water comes from an underground stream located at the tip of the Sinwulyu River's alluvial fan. The pond river flows north towards the lowlands, becoming one of the sources of the Siouguluan River. The name Chishang, "above the pond" is a reference to Dapo Pond. In early years, the fish and shrimp found in Chishang's lunchboxes came from the Dapo area. Except the diverse ecosystem, visitors can also enjoy the biking activity in Chishang. Chishang Bike Path is designed by the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration. The whole Path was completed on January 19, 2002. The total length is 5.8 km. The height difference along the path is about 5 meters. Along the path there are many scenic spots where you can stop and enjoy the countryside scenery of Chishang. This Path is excellent for relaxation especially in the mornings and in the evenings. It takes about two hours to complete the trail. Fauna Dapo pond is one of the biggest lake wetland in Taiwan and has diverse freshwater species. The aquatic plants provide the shelter and food for many animals. Animal species account Yellow Bittern Category number Bird 54 Amphibian 2 Mammal 4 Reptile 7 Others (Insect, Fish...) 27 Total 94 Rotio of endemic species 22.34% You can enjoy the dragonfly and damselfly surround you while walking along the footpath in Dapo pond. Among those dragonflies, picturewing is especially beautiful and attractive. 。 Rhyothemis variegata arria During this investigation, there are 18 aquatic animals; Chinese bitterling, rosy bitterling and carp are the common fish here. Taiwan striped barb Rosy bitterling Scale carp Besides, 54 bird species are recorded in Dapo pond, Chinese little bittern, white-breasted waterhen, ring-necked pheasant and Taiwan bulbul can be found here. White Eye Skylark White-breasted Waterhen Ring-necked Pheasant Black-crowned Night Heron Dapo pond wetland is mainly planted with artificial ornamental plants, especially the terrestrial species. Because the environment of wetland system, most plants are aquatic. It also attracts many water birds to visit. Plant species account Category Ferm Gymnosperm Monocotyledons Dicotyledons Total Number 14 4 4 78 100 water hyacinth water willow Alyce Clover Knottedflower Phyla Griffith's Ash、 pop-gun seed 、 Autummn Maple Tree、 Eriobotrya deflexa Large-leaved Banyan Hauil Fig Tree Indian Almond poongaoil pongamia Hibiscus tiliaceus、 Taiwan cotton rose Cinnamomum kotoense、 Chinese Tallow Tree Litsea glutinosa Yellow Oleander Fire-thorn White Popinac Lead Tree Small-leaved Barringtonia Molucca Mallotus Chinese Soap Berry Flueggea suffruticosa water hyacinth Knottedflower Phyla Knottedflower Phyla water willow Hibiscus tiliaceus Taiwan cotton rose Cinnamomum kotoense Chinese Tallow Tree Griffith's Ash pop-gun seed Autummn Maple Tree Eriobotrya deflexa Litsea glutinosa Fire-thorn Yellow Oleander White Popinac Lead Tree Small-leaved Barringtonia Chinese Soap Berry Molucca Mallotus Flueggea suffruticosa Large-leaved Banyan Hauil Fig Tree Indian Almond poongaoil pongamia