The most notable feature of the Keelunng River from Nuannuan to Juifang is its potholes, and most of the
potholes in Taiwan are under the Nuanchiang Bridge, Nuannuan, Keelung. The feature of this scenery is that
numberless potholes are on the protrudent stones along and in the river.
The potholes under Nuanchiang Bridge could be divided into three types: detached potholes; joint potholes which
are united from several detached potholes; and multi-potholes with small potholes in the big potholes. The spot
is not far away from Patu railroad station. Under the Nuanchiang Bridge is a riverside park with clear stream and
large stone bed.
Hsishih Reservoir
Hsishih reservoir is at the upstream of Hsishih River at Nuannuan. This reservoir, constructed in Japanese
-occupied period, is a small-scope reservoir with a water level of 70 meters, and a storage capacity of 550,000
cubic metre. It's originally used for supplying the water of Keelung, and now served as the reserve reservoir of
Hsinshan reservoir.
Ante Temple
Ante Temple was built in 1801(Chiaching Reign Year 6, Ching Dynasty), earlier than many temples in Keelung
City. It was under reparation for several times, and has a brand-new look after a major reconstruction in 1996.
The couplets on the two side doors, "Embracing the mountain in the north," and "Appreciating the eastbound
river running," indicate that the Nuannuan River which floats northwards to the Keelung River suddenly goes
eastwards. This implies that eastbound river will bring people fortune.
Nuannuan Sport Park
Nuannuan Sport Park is located on Tungting Road, opposites Nuantung nursery garden. In an attempt to allow
the parents to have fun with children, the facilities are mostly designed with the least artificial structure. The
entire sport park was designed under the concept of "compact and energetic." It includes a standard footfall field
for conducting all sorts of ball games and kite flying, and a rock-climbing area for the public to enjoy rock
climbing.
Nuantung Nursery Garden
There are two nursery gardens in Nuannuan watershed: The nursery garden of Taiwan Forestry Bureau and that
of Keelung city. The former, opposites Nuannuan Morning Association, a golf course in the Japanese-occupied
period, is now used for glowing saplings and flowers. Nuannuan Nursery Garden is not only a seedbed with trees
and flowers, but also a good place for bird watching.
Nuantung Nursery Garden (Farm Park)
Nuantung Nursery Garden, located at No. 12, Tungting Road, Nuannuan, is a natural foliage forest. The special
climate here creates various ecological environments with abundant animal and plants, and develops the garden
to an interesting place for forest bath.
According to "Survey on the Pedestrian Path of Nuannuan Nusery Garden," as there are at least 300 kinds of
plants, 200 kinds of butterflies, and other creatures in this garden, it's an Arcadia for appreciating trees, birds,
and butterflies in the outskirts of Keelung.
Haihue Temple
Broadly speaking, Haihue Temple, embraced by green mountains, covers a village and a mountain for looking at
Wufeng Temple at a distance. The bat-like shelter makes it a preferable dojo.
The construction of the main shrine was completed on Feb. 1, 1952. After holding the dedication ceremony, the
temple was named as Haihui Temple, Pure Land Sect, Jihchengtao Mt. About two hundred persons could sit
down on the platform before the shrine. The masters would expound Buddhist sutras in the summer evening for
cooling the followers and revert them to good deeds in such a pure land.
Chinshan Temple
Looking Nuannuan hill from Chanchin Road, red walls are faintly visible among verdant trees. This is the scenery
of the combination of the Chinshan Temple in Nuannuan, and the silver water in Keelung River. Walking along
the lane, there is the Pichiao Mt. among the green hills. Facing Kuitan and Patu Bridge, with Keelung Hill and
Nuanchiang Bridge at its sides, such a place with running river and green grass is indeed a natural picture. The
quiet and dustless garden in the temple also has the power to soothe the worldly heart.
Visitors will especially be enchanted by the scenery in the summer. The stone stockade behind the temple was
built in Ching dynasty for resisting the French. Although it's now among the wild debrambles, the relic is
remained for pondering on the past.
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