The site functioned as a high-security military ammunition dump until the 1980s, which effectively protected the area from urban development.
It is one of the few places in Taipei where the rare Formosan leaf-nosed bat is frequently sighted.
The park features an 'Ecology Pond' specifically engineered to provide breeding habitats for aquatic insects and amphibians.
Several moss-covered military pillboxes remain scattered throughout the trails as structural relics of its restricted past.
The park's topography includes a significant drainage basin that supports a unique microclimate cooler than the surrounding city streets.
It is a hotspot for firefly viewing during the spring mating season.
Fuyang Eco Park is a former military ammunition depot converted into a specialized ecological conservation area within Taipei's urban center. The park preserves diverse habitats including lowland broadleaf forests, wetlands, and secondary growth ecosystems. It serves as a primary urban site for the observation of Formosan leaf-nosed bats and various species of fireflies. The terrain follows a hilly topography featuring remnants of former military bunkers, pillboxes, and concrete trails. Restoration efforts have focused on removing invasive species to allow native vegetation, such as Alocasia and various ferns, to flourish. The park is managed in collaboration with the Society of Wilderness to maintain biodiversity. Its unique location within the Da’an District provides a stark contrast between dense urban development and protected wilderness.
The elevated viewing platform looking out over the secondary forest canopy.
Wear insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes prevalent in the damp forest floor areas.
Use non-flash photography to avoid disturbing nocturnal wildlife like bats and fireflies.
Stay on the designated wooden boardwalks to avoid damaging fragile soil and sensitive plant habitats.
Do not wander off the marked paths into unmaintained brush, as terrain can be unstable and snakes are occasionally present.
Maintain silence to observe wildlife; do not collect plants or disturb insects; no smoking or open flames.
