Nanzhuang Visitor Center Introduction
The Nanzhuang Visitor Center was established on April 20, 2003, and is the first visitor center governed by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to receive a green building certification. The building meets four major indicators: greening, site water retention, daily energy saving, and water resource management. It is located next to Nanzhuang Old Street and was inaugurated on January 17, 2009. Historically, Nanzhuang thrived in forestry and mining, which has since been replaced by tourism and leisure industries, making it a town that blends multiple cultures. The interior of the visitor center incorporates elements from Hakka and indigenous cultures and provides visitors with travel information, consultation services, attraction introductions, multimedia video guides, as well as free experiences of indigenous and Hakka costumes. Additional convenient services include wireless internet (iTaiwan), car charging, luggage storage, wheelchair rentals, umbrella loans, and reading glasses. The activity square next to the visitor center regularly hosts street performer shows and seasonal festivals on weekends. To promote handicrafts, the visitor center holds free "Handicraft DIY" sessions every month, inviting local Hakka and indigenous teachers to provide instruction, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of different cultures.
