Featured Hotels Near Hulupi Natural Park

Stay at Hulupi Paddlehouse, a locally-run eco-lodge just 200 meters from the park’s main trailhead. Nestled beside a tranquil wetland, it offers wooden cabins with direct access to nature trails and a rooftop observatory ideal for stargazing. Each room features native bamboo furnishings and a private deck overlooking reed beds where Taiwan Blue Magpies and dragonflies frequently visit. The lodge provides free eco-guides and observation kits (magnifier, binoculars) to help guests explore the area’s rare flora like Cycas revoluta and Suaeda glauca. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to guided night walks.

Hulupi Paddlehouse is just a 3-minute walk from the park’s primary trail system, with its entrance directly connected to the ecological footpath network. The lodge avoids car access to preserve natural tranquility, offering quiet, sustainable cabins built with reclaimed timber. Guests enjoy a nighttime wildlife viewing platform equipped with soft LED lighting that minimizes disturbance to nocturnal species. Daily 15:00–16:30 micro-walks led by local conservation volunteers offer insights into endangered species like the Mandarin Duck and Narrow-leaved Water Plantain. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo is strongly advised due to limited capacity.

The Sunrise Marsh View Room at Hulupi Paddlehouse is specifically designed for morning light seekers, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows facing east toward the park’s central wetland. At dawn, mist rises slowly across the water, creating ethereal reflections perfect for photography. Rooms include adjustable blackout shades and double-glazed soundproof windows to ensure restful sleep while preserving panoramic views. Guests may borrow tripods and polarizing filters from the front desk for capturing delicate moments—like dragonflies skimming the surface or herons taking flight. Only two such rooms are available daily; reserve early on HopeGoo to secure your spot.

Yes, Hulupi Paddlehouse hosts a daily Wetland Life Discovery Session from 10:00–11:30 AM, led by certified environmental educators. Participants learn to identify native plants like Ludwigia palustris and Eleocharis acicularis, and engage in hands-on activities such as observing freshwater shrimp and eel larvae under microscopes. Children receive a hand-drawn nature journal and a seed planting kit after the session. The lodge also features a kid-safe nature sandbox and a family garden plot where guests can grow indigenous herbs together. All materials are plastic-free, reinforcing the lodge’s commitment to sustainability.

Absolutely. The Reflection Deck Room at Hulupi Paddlehouse offers unmatched opportunities for photographing sunrise mirror effects on still water, especially during spring when white egrets glide silently across the surface. The lodge provides complimentary tripods, polarizing filters, and a dedicated night sky photography zone with low-light illumination to protect wildlife. Weekly macro photography workshops teach guests how to capture intricate details of insect wings and moss textures using smartphones or DSLRs. Submitted photos may be entered into the HopeGoo Annual Nature Photography Contest, with winners receiving free stays.

Yes, Hulupi Paddlehouse offers eco-bike rentals with low-emission, durable bicycles fitted with front and rear reflectors and waterproof saddle bags. Ride along the 3.8-kilometer riverside cycle path, which passes interpretive signs about Asian swamp eels and floating marsh grasses. Designated rest stops feature shaded benches and birdwatching spots. The lodge runs a **