
▲The Ximei Community Forest Park in Shanhua, Tainan gives the illusion of being in Alishan. (Photo/IG)@dianhanliProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.
By Reporter Cao Yuehua / Comprehensive Report
Could you find forest scenery in a Tainan community?! In Shanhua District, Tainan City, the"Ximei Community Forest Park",originally a nursery for the Shanhua Sugar Refinery, was later turned into a park due to market factors. It has earned some local recognition for planting nearly 300 Chinese parasol trees.When the summer heat arrives, walking among the trees brings a refreshing feeling, turning it into a cool retreat. The shaded greenery attracts not just families but also many couples seeking scenic backdrops.

▲The park may not be large, but it boasts a beautiful expanse of Chinese parasol trees. (Photo/IG)@hilton.30007Provided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.
The Ximei Community Forest Park is located atthe intersection of Provincial Highway 19A and County Road 122, next to the Shanhua Ximei Post Office. On just 0.5 hectares of land, nearly 300 Chinese parasol trees grow, overlapping to form a green world. Their tall trunks resemble giant umbrella handles, with their dense leaves—like the umbrella canopies—stretching endlessly toward the sky, as if a massive umbrella is working hard to shade the community.

▲Sitting on a leisure chair and breathing in nature’s phytoncides is a true delight. (Photo/IG)@tainan_funProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.
For locals, it’s a great spot to cool off in the summer. If you get the chance to visit Shanhua in Tainan, consider taking a walk in the Ximei Community Forest Park. Even just sitting and daydreaming on one of the park’s leisure chairs is a wonderful experience.
Ximei Community Forest Park
Location: Intersection of Provincial Highway 19A and County Road 122, Shanhua District, Tainan City
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