Many Taipei residents might not have heard of the free Guizikeng Camping Ground (貴子坑露營場), which is tucked in the hills of Taipei’s Beitou district
Taiwan News
Date: 2017/12/13
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News)—Many Taipei residents might not have heard of Guizikeng
The city’s free public campsite for a relaxing recreational experience (photo courtesy of GEO)
Camping Site (貴子坑露營場), but they should know about this place if they are interested in taking advantage of the city’s free public campsite for a relaxing recreational experience.
Guizikeng Camping Site, which is tucked in the hills of Taipei’s Beitou district, comprises a grass area that can accommodate 15 family tents and a camping car zone that has 12 spaces for recreational vehicles—each space is equipped with electricity—making the camping experience even more convenient, according to Taipei’s Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO).
The GEO, which is the governing body of the campsite, said that Guizikeng, boasting a unique natural environment, is an ideal place for camping activities. The circular plaza at the site serves as a venue for field games while city dwellers enjoy a rare opportunity to relish the view of a starry night sky free of light pollution, as well as listening to live concerts featuring melodies from nature, the GEO said. The camping ground is home to a “Lovers’ Lake” populated by lotus and fish. The traces of blue magpies can also be found in the surrounding woods. [FULL STORY]
