Wazihwei Nature Reserve

Wazihwei Nature Reserve is located at the Tamsui River estuary and contains mangrove forests, mudflats, and swamps that form a productive habitat. Egrets, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs live throughout this zone between the river and Taiwan Strait.

This area was designated as a protected zone in 1994 by the Council of Agriculture to prevent ecosystem damage from water pollution in the Tamsui River. The decision was made to safeguard the habitats and species that depend on the estuary's health.

The place functions as an environmental education center where visitors observe how marine and river ecosystems interact with each other. Local guides share knowledge about conservation practices that protect these interconnected habitats.

Visitors can reach the area by cycling from Bali Ferry Pier, with multiple observation points along designated walking trails that allow exploration of different sections. The paths are marked and arranged to help you move easily through the protected zone.

During low tide, abandoned fishing vessels emerge from the mudflats and create distinct landscapes that shift with the daily tidal rhythm. These weathered boats tell the story of how local fishermen once worked these waters.