Tao Die H Introduction
Located next to the Chung Erh Highway, this area is owned by Mr. Li Ching-Chin. The name "Tao Die" reflects the meaning of ceramic butterflies, as this place offers pottery and painting, as well as indigo dyeing classes, with colorful butterflies dancing everywhere in the garden. The letter "H" signifies Home, showcasing the owner's creativity. From the platform, one can gaze down at the statue of Mazu, the scenic beauty of the Chung Erh Bridge's piers, and the surrounding countryside, which is quite picturesque. In the spring and summer seasons, amidst vibrant flowers, butterflies and blossoms compete in beauty, not to be outdone. The garden is rich in various kinds of butterfly host plants for caterpillars. Exploring the various host plants and nectar sources within the butterfly garden, as well as their interdependence with different butterfly species, provides visitors with a concept of the ecological environment, leading them to understand the competition and cooperation among organisms in nature, as well as the impact of food chains on organisms and the environment, thereby fulfilling the educational function of ecological environment education. To encourage people to connect more with nature and understand the mysteries and interesting life phenomena of organisms in the natural world, sparking their interest in learning and exploration, the park has created an ideal and safe outdoor natural farming and teaching environment. Within the park, one can also see adorable musk pigs and large white geese roaming around. Tao Die is an open butterfly garden that supports biology teachers from various educational levels in conducting local teaching materials and outdoor education. In the garden, visitors can spot various butterflies including the Common Mormon, Green Dragontail, Yellow Glassy Tiger, Common Mime, Asian Swallowtail, Red Base Jezebel, and more. If lucky, one might see the endangered Yellow Butterfly, making it a rich ecological teaching environment with a diverse array of beautiful organisms, such as butterflies, rhinoceros beetles, longhorn beetles, stag beetles, and birds. The garden also features ceramic artworks that are small, cute, and distinctly designed with horticultural cultivation. The owner has recently promoted pottery painting and indigo dyeing courses with scarf plants, allowing visitors to choose their favorite plants or colors to create a unique silk item. The view within the park is exceptional, offering a panoramic sight of the administrative center of Xihu Township, while looking up reveals lush green mountains. Birds sing harmoniously, and one might even encounter interesting scenes of squirrels darting by.
