Zhuangwei Sand Dunes Ecological Park Introduction
Zhuangwei Sand Dunes Ecological Park is located next to Highway 2 at the 149.3K mark, covering an area of approximately 4.8 hectares. It is a representative new attraction with international appeal in Yilan. The park was designed by renowned architect Huang Shengyuan, with the core concept of "emptying the valley to see the dunes," blending local natural elements to present the landscape of the sand dunes and the construction of sand caves. Walking alongside the park, you will find tranquil rural fields on one side and pools reflecting the changing sky and the treetops of the Lin Tou trees on the other, enhancing the beauty of the Zhuangwei Sand Dunes Tourist Service Park. The expansive rolling dunes invite visitors to slow down and appreciate the scenery. The park was completed and opened in 2018, featuring a visitor center and a sand dunes exhibition hall (curated by director Tsai Ming-liang). Additionally, there are beautiful sights around, such as Zhuangwei Seaside, bike paths, Houpi and Puhou characteristic communities, and the Lanyang River Estuary Bird Watching Reserve. Whether during dawn, sunset, or moonrise, strolling through the park, listening to the waves, and enjoying the scenery is a delightful experience. Visitors can slow their pace and savor the serene nature and cultural atmosphere brought forth by the sand dune architecture. The Sand Dunes Exhibition Hall: Curated by director Tsai Ming-liang with the theme of "sand dunes," it features six major themed exhibition halls (Dust, Sea, Moonlight, Wind, Tide, and Rain) that present their content primarily through large-scale image projections, integrating natural elements from Zhuangwei such as sand, windbreak forests, and water in the scenic installations. Visitors can personally experience nature, and the projection walls of different themed halls utilize the original irregular curves of the sand cave spaces and sand pattern textured walls. Notably, large handmade illustrations are attached to the glass curtain, each one personally pasted by director Tsai Ming-liang. For instance, the "Dust" hall showcases the natural imagery of Zhuangwei dunes and Lin Tou trees through charcoal lines and irregular torn paper techniques. Additionally, each exhibition hall features screenings of director Tsai Ming-liang's "Slow Walk Long March" series films, including works like Colorless, Traveler, Journey to the West, and Sand, totaling eight pieces, with the "Sand" short film being the latest creation dedicated to Zhuangwei and the park itself. Upon entering the exhibition hall, visitors can simultaneously experience the interactive effect created by the space's visuals and senses while immersing themselves in the conveyed notion of "slowness." Visitor Center: It includes parking lots for cars and buses, a bike station, a tourism consultation service desk, and a multimedia audiovisual room that can accommodate 50 people. Here, digital multimedia videos titled "Mountain Sea Love Scenery" or behind-the-scenes footage from director Tsai Ming-liang's "Slow Walk Long March" series film "Sand" are screened. Additionally, there are brochures introducing tourist attractions in the Northeast Coast area available for visitors.
