The park occupies the former site of the Dasyueshan Forestry Corporation, established in 1958.
It originally functioned as the most advanced, fully integrated lumber production facility in Southeast Asia during its operational peak.
The park contains one of the largest remaining collections of heavy timber-processing machinery in Taiwan, including a massive steam boiler.
The landscape design intentionally incorporates the former log-floating ponds, now serving as ecological lotus habitats.
Some buildings on the site have been repurposed to host large-scale woodcarving exhibitions and cultural workshops.
The site was historically connected to the now-defunct Dongfeng Railway, which served as the primary transit artery for raw timber.
Dongshi Forestry Cultural Park is an expansive open-air museum located on the grounds of a former timber processing facility. The park preserves the industrial heritage of the Dasyueshan Forestry Corporation, which was once the largest sawmill in East Asia. Visitors can explore massive original wood processing machinery, including a historic boiler room and storage sheds. The site features large-scale woodcarvings and outdoor art installations scattered throughout the landscape. Much of the original railway infrastructure remains, tracing the paths once used to transport logs from the central mountain range. The area has been repurposed into a public ecological park with lotus ponds and diverse plant life. It highlights the transition of Taichung’s timber industry from peak production in the 1960s to post-industrial conservation. The park provides clear visual documentation of the manufacturing process, from log unloading to final lumber treatment.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the former log-floating ponds and the historic boiler chimney.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as much of the site is uncovered and experiences high solar exposure.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the gravel and concrete paths connecting the industrial ruins.
Visit the visitor center first to obtain a map of the machinery locations to ensure you do not miss the interior of the primary sawmill sheds.
Attempting to climb on the historic machinery, which is structurally fragile and poses safety risks.
Closed on Mondays for facility maintenance.
