The park was designed as a protective windbreak to shelter inland agricultural areas from harsh maritime winds.
It features a unique ecosystem of coastal sand dune plants that are rarely found in urban environments.
The elevated boardwalks were specifically constructed to minimize human impact on the sensitive dune vegetation and soil structure.
The forest canopy acts as a natural carbon sink and noise buffer for the nearby residential zones of Zhunan.
Zhunan Seaside Forest Recreation Area is a coastal woodland park in Miaoli County featuring a extensive network of windbreak forests and boardwalk trails. The site is characterized by its long stretches of coastal dunes and vegetation resistant to salt spray, primarily composed of Casuarina trees. Visitors can access a series of elevated wooden platforms that span through the forest canopy toward the Taiwan Strait. The area functions as a recreational corridor connecting several coastal points of interest in Zhunan. Its trail system allows for cycling and walking along the shoreline. The site incorporates environmental conservation elements designed to mitigate coastal erosion and wind damage. The park provides direct pedestrian access to the adjacent beach area.
The elevated boardwalk section that offers an unobstructed horizon line view of the ocean through the forest canopy.
Apply sunscreen and insect repellent as the combination of sun exposure and dense forest can attract mosquitoes.
Bring a windbreaker even in warmer months due to the persistent coastal breeze.
Use the wooden boardwalks exclusively to protect the fragile sand dune terrain.
Attempting to traverse the dunes outside of designated wooden paths, as this causes severe soil erosion.
Stay on marked trails to protect dune ecosystems; refrain from disturbing local wildlife.
