It’s easy to miss the beauty of nature when you’re busy checking out other more popular tourist attractions in Tainan. Often ignored and left unexplored, the ecosystem in Tainan is one of the best reasons why the city perfectly fits the phrase “nature meets culture”. And unknown to many, Tainan is home to some of the best mangrove reserves in the country.

Most of the mangroves in Tainan are found along the coastal region, the ideal habitat for mangroves. And like all species of mangroves in Taiwan, mangrove species in Tainan are all endangered. Mangroves are tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs that grow in …