溪頭自然教育園區位於南投縣鹿谷鄉,是台灣著名的森林遊憩景點之一。園區內擁有豐富的杉木與竹林,空氣清新,被譽為天然的森林浴場。
園內設有多條步道與景點,如空中走廊、大學池與神木區,適合健行、賞景與放鬆身心,是親近大自然的熱門旅遊地點。
Xitou Nature Education Area is a popular forest recreation area in central Taiwan. Known for its lush bamboo and cedar forests, it offers fresh air and a relaxing natural environment.
The park features scenic trails, a skywalk, and Lotus Pond, making it an ideal spot for walking, sightseeing, and enjoying nature.
1. 地形Topography
溪頭森林遊樂區為三面環山的凹谷地形,最高峰為南側嶺頭山(海拔2,025公尺)。山脈向東、西與北延伸形成區域邊界,溪流由北側流出,園區海拔約800至2,000公尺。
The Xitou Forest Recreation Area is a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides. The highest peak, Lingtou Mountain (2,025 m), forms the boundaries, with streams flowing north. Elevation ranges from 800 to 2,000 m.
2. 地質Geology
鳳凰山由厚層砂岩構成,為溪頭東側屏障。砂岩形成於約五百萬年前的淺海沉積,現已抬升為海拔逾1,000公尺的山地,並易發生落石。
Fenghuang Mountain is composed of thick sandstone, forming the eastern barrier of Xitou. Formed about 5 million years ago in a shallow sea, it has uplifted above 1,000 m and is prone to rockfalls.
3. 氣候Climate
溪頭氣候溫暖濕潤,年均溫約16.6℃,年雨量約2,635毫米,全年降雨充足,氣候涼爽,適合避暑。
Xitou has a warm, humid climate with an average temperature of 16.6°C and annual rainfall of about 2,635 mm. It is cool and ideal for summer retreats.