Kinmen National Park

National park in Kinmen, Taiwan

24°26′52″N 118°21′52″E / 24.44778°N 118.36444°E / 24.44778; 118.36444Area35.29 km² (13.63 sq mi)Established18 October 1995www.kmnp.gov.tw

The Kinmen National Park (traditional Chinese: 金門國家公園; simplified Chinese: 金门国家公园; pinyin: Jīnmén Guójiā Gōngyuán) is a national park in Kinmen, Fuchien Province, Republic of China.

History

The park was established in 1995, three years after martial law was lifted in the county.^[1]

Geology

The park covers an area of 35.29 km² or around a quarter of Kinmen County area. It is divided into five areas, which are Taiwu Mountain, Kuningtou, Gugang, Mashan Hill and Lieyu. ^[2]^[3]

Ecology

Due to its subtropical climate and low human population, the park becomes the place for migratory birds during autumn until spring. As many as 319 species of bird have been sighted in the area.^[3]

Types

Scenic area
Historical preservation area
Recreational area
General restricted area

References

^ Taiwan Today Agencies (28 April 2019). "Taiwan's Kinmen boasts wealth of fascinating military memorials, museums". Taiwan News. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
^ 各國家公園基本資料表 (PDF) (in Chinese). Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.(Taiwan). June 6, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ ^a ^b "Kinmen National Park preserves military history, natural environment". 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.