Laojiexi River Education Center Introduction
Environmental education is not as boring as you might think! The first river-themed environmental education venue in Taiwan, the Lao Jie River Education Center, provides a complete understanding of the past, present, and future of the Lao Jie River through both outdoor environments and indoor exhibits. Not only that, but the center regularly hosts fascinating activities such as environmental cinema, riverside markets, agricultural lectures, handicraft courses, and clean river walks, which are sure to spark excitement! Start this environmental education journey by sliding down the approximately 6-meter-long colorful time tunnel slide. The water channel's soil hill at the entrance simulates the wisdom of our ancestors in building terraced fields, showcasing harmonious coexistence with nature. The two main buildings in the park are both renovated Hakka old houses. Enter the Lao Jie River Story Museum, transformed from a brick house, where the vegetable garden, bamboo fence, courtyard, large kitchen, and external plaza recreate the living scenes of an old farm, offering a great opportunity for city-raised children to learn about rural life. Inside the Lao Jie River Story Museum, there are displays introducing the development of the Zhongli area; is the fruit street only for selling fruit? Where is the largest market in Zhongli? Why is Zhongli Beef Noodle so famous? What is the oldest elementary school in Zhongli? After a stroll, you'll become an expert on Zhongli! Another building in the park, the River Ecology Education Pavilion, is constructed with new steel structures encasing restored old houses. The first floor features exhibits that introduce the Lao Jie River, allowing children to learn about the river's ecology through illustrated panels, vivid models, and interactive devices. The second floor details the 120-day process of revitalizing and refurbishing the Lao Jie River. The extended viewing platform allows trees to grow upwards, adding greenery to the park and echoing the River Education Center's concept of promoting environmental sustainability.
