Houli Racecourse Introduction
The Houli Horse Ranch covers a total area of 14.9628 hectares. In recent years, the city government has carried out a comprehensive renovation of the park and plans to build the Flower Dance Pavilion. After hosting two major events, the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition and the 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Taichung City Government's Tourism Bureau commissioned a private organization, Taiwan Leisure and Sports Technology Co., Ltd., to operate the Houli Horse Ranch and the Flower Dance Pavilion for 10 years. This aims to utilize the professional management spirit and expertise of the private sector to provide a high-quality recreational space and diverse services, effectively manage the existing facilities, and expand the multifunctionality of public facilities, creating the largest equestrian sports education and cultural experience park in Taiwan. Equestrianism is often regarded as a noble sport; Taiwan Leisure and Sports Technology Co., Ltd. aims to develop "accessible" equestrian activities. The historical sites of the horse ranch, including the headquarters and the director's dormitory from the Japanese occupation period, will be transformed into themed restaurants, cafes, cultural and creative shops, and exhibition halls, preserving the elegant Japanese atmosphere while promoting equestrian experiences to the general public as part of their corporate social responsibility. It is hoped that through the expertise of the technology company, combined with the diverse recreational service facilities in the park, the Houli Horse Ranch can be transformed into a technology park, creating a prosperous development for local tourism in the Houli area.
