Taoyuan's eastern mountainous region is a haven for nature lovers and conservation efforts.
* **Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area:** Known as "East Eye Mountain," this area offers dense cedar forests, logging heritage sites, and extensive hiking networks with views extending to Taipei on clear days. * **Lala Mountain Nature Reserve:** Located deep in the Fuxing District, it protects a pristine forest of giant, ancient trees (some over a thousand years old) and is also famous for its summer peach harvest. * **Xiao Wulai Scenic Area:** Features dramatic waterfalls, lush gorges, and the popular Xiao Wulai Skywalk—a glass-bottomed bridge suspended over the waterfall. * **Hutoushan Park:** Located near downtown Taoyuan, this "Tiger Head Mountain" park is a sprawling urban green space with hiking trails, temples, and family recreation areas. * **Bade Pond Ecology Park:** A beautifully landscaped park highlighting Taoyuan's ecological diversity and its history of irrigation ponds.
