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Qingtang Ecological Park

A lakeside urban park converted from an agricultural pond, steps from the HSR station
📍 Taoyuan · Zhongli District · Qingpu HSR Special Zone🎨 Cultural Park🔖 pond ecosystem · scenic bridge · waterbird habitat

Qingtang Park is within walking distance west of HSR Taoyuan Station. Its predecessor was an irrigation pond within Taoyuan's agricultural pond system. After being renovated and planned in 2015, it opened as an urban ecological park. The 6.34-hectare site features a gentle waterside slope, a boardwalk, a scenic bridge, and an outdoor amphitheater. The white scenic bridge has become a landmark structure in the Qingpu new urban district, while the pond waters continue to function ecologically as a waterbird habitat.

What to See at Qingtang Ecological Park

Taoyuan Plateau's dense system of agricultural ponds has historically formed the foundation for local irrigation. As urbanization advanced, most ponds were filled in and developed; Qingtang Park is one of the few cases where the water body has been fully preserved within an urban area. The park's design centers on aquatic ecology: the shoreline retains a natural gentle slope to minimize hardened embankments and preserve as much space as possible for waterbirds to rest and forage.

A white arched scenic bridge spans the water surface. Its clean lines make it the park's most prominent man-made structure. From the bridge, visitors can view the full expanse of the pond and the surrounding HSR special zone buildings, creating a juxtaposed image of old and new landscape. The park is open year-round. In the early morning the water is calm, and egrets, black-crowned night herons, and other waterbirds are commonly seen active along the banks. At dusk the angle of reflected sunlight on the water is favorable — a good time to observe the interplay of light and shadow.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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Observe Waterbirds in the Early MorningEgrets, black-crowned night herons, and other waterbirds are most active foraging between 5 and 8 a.m. Approach the bank quietly for close-range observation; avoid loud noises that startle them.
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Walk Across the Scenic BridgeThe white arched bridge is the park's spatial focal point. The bridge deck is elevated, offering a bird's-eye view over the entire pond and the changing quality of light on the water's surface.
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Stroll the Boardwalk LoopThe park boardwalk winds along the waterfront; the even surface is suitable for strollers and joggers. The full loop takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
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A Convenient Stop While Using the HSRQingtang Park is about a 10-minute walk from HSR Taoyuan Station, making it ideal for a visit during the wait between HSR trips to and from Taipei without any additional transport.

Practical Information

Getting There & Time

  • About a 10-minute walk from HSR Taoyuan Station; also accessible by shuttle bus or YouBike.
  • The park is open all day with no admission fee; a public car park is nearby.

Nearby Connections

  • Xpark Aquarium is within walking distance and can be combined into a same-day Zhongli Qingpu itinerary.
  • The Qingpu special zone has several restaurants and shopping centers that can serve as dining stops along the itinerary.

Sources: Taoyuan City Government Bureau of Construction, Qingtang Park materials. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.

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