Zhúqí Shēnshuǐ Park Introduction
One of the famous scenic parks in Chiayi County is the Chuchik Stream Riverside Water Park, the first water park along the Chuchik Stream. The park is located next to the Zhuxi Bridge on Provincial Highway 3, adjacent to the Chuchik Stream, and covers nearly 4 hectares. The park features a diverse and rich ecology, scenic views, and recreational facilities. The bamboo garden area boasts over 80 rare species of bamboo from both domestic and international sources, making it unique in the nation. The Chuchik Riverside Water Park is designed with various zones, including an art plaza, water activity area, multifunctional lawn area, streamside walkway area, pebble play area, tiered plaza, and tree-shaded walking area. Vehicles are prohibited within the park, allowing visitors to enjoy recreation without the disturbance of noise. This multifunctional water park not only allows people to get close to the Chuchik Stream but also offers activities such as water observation, fishing, birdwatching, enjoying the scenery, playing frisbee, flying kites, and playing croquet. A static display section features the old locomotive No. 32 from the forest railway for visitors to admire, making it well-suited for families of all ages for leisure activities. At the park entrance, over a dozen毛風鈴 (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), a tropical plant native to Central and South America, are planted. Also known as yellow trumpet tree or golden trumpet tree, it blooms with flowers that appear radiant under the sun, earning it the name “radiant tree.” Every March, as spring arrives, the tree sheds all its leaves and bursts forth with beautiful yellow flowers, often attracting the attention of passersby as a stunning sight and a harbinger of spring. The blooming of毛風鈴 (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) also marks the beginning of the Alishan cherry blossom season. From mid-March to early April each year, the Yoshino cherry, Yaezakura cherry, Peony cherry, Fuguicherry, and Guanzhong cherry bloom on Alishan, making it look dreamlike. In addition, other flowers like Forsythia, camellia, digitalis, and one-leaf orchid accompany the scenery. Visitors can plan for one or multiple days to fully experience the beauty of spring in Chiayi and Alishan.
