The park is one of the few places in Taiwan where the Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopea) can be observed in a natural coastal setting.
The area was formerly an abandoned military coastal defense zone before being reclaimed and transformed into a wetland park.
The park utilizes a natural freshwater spring source that keeps the wetland ecosystem brackish, supporting specialized marine life.
It provides a critical habitat for the fiddler crab and mudskipper populations common to Taiwanese estuaries.
The park is designed with a sustainable drainage system that helps manage tidal fluctuations and prevents local flooding.
Linyuan Ocean Wetland Park is a restored coastal ecological zone located on the southwestern tip of Taiwan. The park features a unique combination of salt-tolerant vegetation, including dense mangrove forests and native sea-purslane. It serves as a significant sanctuary for the Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopea), which are frequently visible in the park’s shallow saltwater lagoons. The site includes interconnected wooden walkways that allow visitors to traverse the wetland without disturbing the fragile mudflat ecosystem. Strategically situated along the coast, the park acts as a buffer zone between industrial Linyuan District and the Taiwan Strait. Educational signage throughout the park provides detailed information on local marine biodiversity and wetland restoration efforts. Freshwater springs emerge from the ground within the park, creating a brackish environment that supports a diverse range of crabs and migratory birds. Visitors can observe the local habitat from designated wooden observation decks positioned near the water's edge.
The wooden boardwalk winding through the mangrove trees during golden hour.
Bring binoculars for better birdwatching and viewing the jellyfish in the clear shallow ponds.
Apply sunscreen and insect repellent, as the coastal environment has limited shade and high mosquito activity.
Stay on the elevated wooden boardwalks to avoid damaging the delicate salt marshes and muddy banks.
Attempting to climb down from the boardwalks onto the mudflats, which disturbs the natural habitat.
Do not touch or remove jellyfish from the water; refrain from feeding wildlife.
