This reserve was established to protect the alsophila ferns that grow in abundance here. It's also the site of a bamboo forest, known as the Bamboo Sea , where you can trek through bamboo groves in almost total isolation. The paths get very slippery when wet and there are lots of mosquitoes, so come armed with repellent.
To get here, catch the buses heading to Jīnshāgōu village from Chìshuǐ's Lǔyoú Chēzhàn (Y11.50, one hour). From there, you'll have to negotiate with the locals for a motorbike or minibus ride to the park entrance, which is another 20 minutes away. Expect to pay between ¥30 and ¥40 each way. Make sure to arrange a pick-up for your return; very little transport hangs around the park.
