Taipei’s “Clearest Park” – Neihu’s Bihu Park Takes the Top Spot

▲Neihu District’s Bihu Park was rated as the “Clearest Park” by the EPA. (Photo / Courtesy of Taipei City EPA)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Taipei City’s Environmental Protection Bureau recently joined forces with the Environmental Protection Administration’s “Clean Homeland” campaign to evaluate the environmental conditions of large parks across Taipei’s 12 administrative districts. Neihu District’s Bihu Park stood out for its remarkably clean environment, where almost no litter could be seen discarded carelessly, earning it the top spot as the “Clearest” park.

Spanning 16 hectares, Bihu Park’s Neihu Reservoir was originally a water storage pond used for irrigating farmland. Later, as irrigation needs declined, it was transformed into a park. The park features a zigzag bridge stretching over the lake, a lakeside walking path, pavilions designed in traditional Chinese garden style, and multiple hiking trails. It’s also common to see people leisurely fishing by the lake, all of which have earned Bihu Park, along with nearby Dahu Park, the nickname “The Twin Jewels of Neihu.”

The Environmental Protection Bureau explained that the evaluation was based on three main criteria: cleanliness of the environment, maintenance of public restrooms, and upkeep of greenery and beautification efforts. Throughout Bihu Park’s expansive grounds, there were not only no instances of overflowing trash bins, but almost no litter could be found at all. Visitors can also enjoy the sight of birds flying gracefully over the lake. This pristine environment helped Bihu Park secure first place in the evaluation. Shilin District’s Shilin Official Residence and Datong District’s Confucius Temple took second and third place, respectively.