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Dahu Park
大湖公園
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Hike: None needed, although there are some hiking trails at and near the park
Getting there & back
Is tonight worth it at Dahu Park?
The app scores every spot from the forecast at its own sunset hour, with the seven-day outlook and the last train home. Six spots are free.
The spot
Dahu Park is a Neihu classic that you should definitely check out if you’re in the area. The lake here is not that large, but it’s pretty. The mountains next to the lake, the many trees, colorful flowers, romantic bridge, and traditional pagoda make this a great place for an afternoon stroll. The park itself also has a fair amount of room to roam around and get different angles of the lake or the sky.
Dahu Park is situated on the Brown Line, and as such, the sight of the trains of the MRT passing along the lake is quite beautiful. Similarly, you can also see the beauty of the lake from inside the MRT. It’s worth noting, you might not be able to see the sunset directly from Dahu Park, but the spread-out lake will at least give you an opportunity to see the reflections of the sky. You can also walk over to the Kangle Shan trail and see the sunset above the lake (see writeup here).
The easiest way to get to Dahu Park is to get off at Dahu Park Station on the Brown Line, which exits into the park. The Neihu Main Line also stops at the park. And, there’s a lot of street parking for cars and scooters right next to the park.