Zhuxi Riverside Park Introduction
One of the famous scenic parks in Chiayi County is the first riverside park along the Puzi River. The riverside park is located beside the Dazhuqi Bridge along Provincial Highway 3, adjacent to the banks of the Puzi River, covering nearly 4 hectares. The park features a rich variety of ecology, landscapes, and recreational facilities. The bamboo garden area collects more than 80 precious bamboo species from both domestic and international sources, making it unique in the country. The Zhuqi Riverside Park is planned with areas for an art square, water activity facilities, multi-functional lawns, creekside trails, pebble play areas, a tiered plaza, and shady walking areas. Vehicles are prohibited within the park to ensure that visitors can relax without the disturbances of noise. This multifunctional riverside park not only allows visitors to get close to the Puzi River, but also offers opportunities for water observation, fishing, bird watching, enjoying the scenic views, playing frisbee, flying kites, and playing croquet. In the static display section, an old locomotive No. 32 from the forest railway is exhibited for people to admire, making it suitable for family outings. At the entrance of the park, more than a dozen 毛風鈴 (also known as the Yellow Trumpet Tree), a tropical plant native to Central and South America, is planted. The tree is known for its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in spring, capturing the attention of passersby and signaling the arrival of the season. After the 毛風鈴 blooms, it marks the beginning of the cherry blossom season in Alishan, with Yoshino cherries, Yaezakura, Peony cherries, Fortune cherries, and Guanzhong cherries blooming from mid-March to mid-April, painting Alishan in a dreamlike scenery. Additionally, flowers such as the Mori's Rhododendron, camellias, foxglove, and one-leaf land also complement the landscape. Visitors can plan a one to several days trip to fully experience the beauty of spring in Chiayi and Alishan.
