Tao Die H Introduction
Located next to the Chunan Expressway, it is owned by Mr. Li Qingqin. The name "Tao Die" suggests a place for陶藝 (ceramics) and彩繪 (painting), as well as indigo dyeing classes. Colorful butterflies can be seen dancing throughout the garden, reflecting the owner's clever concept of "H" for Home. From the platform, visitors can overlook the Mazu statue, the scenic Chunan Bridge and beautiful rural landscapes. During spring and summer, amidst the vibrant flowers, butterflies and blooms compete in splendor. The garden is richly planted with a variety of host plants for butterfly larvae. Understanding the characteristics of various food plants and nectar sources in the butterfly garden, as well as their dependencies with different butterfly species, allows visitors to gain insights into the ecological environment and further understand the competition and cooperation among organisms in nature, as well as the impact of the food chain on life and the environment, fulfilling the function of ecological education. This garden aims to engage people more with nature, to understand the wonders of living beings and interesting life phenomena, spark their interest in learning and exploration, and achieve the purpose of education through entertainment. To this end, an ideal and safe outdoor natural farming education space has been created. Visitors can also see adorable musk pigs and white geese wandering around. Tao Die is an open butterfly garden that assists biology teachers from all levels in conducting local teaching materials and outdoor education. Among the butterflies present are the Common Greenbottle Butterfly, the Green Dragontail Butterfly, the Yellow Star Butterfly, the Zebra Butterfly, the Common Mormon Butterfly, the Crimson Rose Butterfly, and the Maple Butterfly. If lucky, one may also spot the conservation-listed Swallowtail Butterfly, making it a rich ecological resource for educational materials, featuring a variety of beautiful organisms such as butterflies, rhinoceros beetles, longhorn beetles, scarab beetles, and birds. The garden also showcases ceramic works which are cute and unique, complementing the horticultural cultivation. Recently, the owner has been promoting陶藝 (ceramics) painting and indigo dyeing class using scarf plants, allowing tourists to choose their favorite plants or pigments to create their own unique silk pieces. The garden offers excellent views, allowing a distant gaze at the Xihu Township administrative center while looking up at the lush mountains. The birds sing joyfully, and occasionally, one can witness the amusing sight of squirrels darting by.
