Kouhu Visitor Center Introduction
The Kouhu Visitor Center is one of the nodes in the wetland ecological park of the Kouhu area, designed with the imagery of common wetland elements. Inspired by the beautiful sight of water birds soaring gracefully, it adds vitality to the surrounding open grassy landscape. This design plans the building volume in a way that blends architecture with the landscape—the roof extends the earth, integrating the man-made structure with nature. The two buildings intersect at the roof like two water birds flying in tandem. Visitors can ascend to the green rooftop observation walkway, which gently merges with the land, directly from the ground (the second-floor observation walkway is currently under renovation and not accessible) to enjoy distant views of the wetland scenery. The ecological pond and birdwatching pavilion are enclosed with barriers to create a visually penetrable area, allowing the observed subjects to remain undisturbed and showcase their most natural appearance, thus optimizing the observation experience. The Kouhu Visitor Center is also one of the few visitor centers that offers dining services, providing a rich menu of "locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine." Reservations by phone are welcome to savor the most authentic flavors of Kouhu.
