Tao Die H

Located next to National Freeway No. 3, this property is owned by Mr. Li Qingqin. The name 'Tao Die' (Ceramic Butterfly) reflects the pottery, painting, and indigo dyeing workshops offered here, as well as the colorful butterflies seen gracefully dancing throughout the garden. 'H' stands for 'Home,' showcasing the owner's thoughtful design. From the platform, one can look down and see a statue of Mazu, the beautiful piers of National Freeway No. 3, and charming pastoral scenery, which is quite stunning. During spring and summer, amidst the vibrant flower beds, butterflies and flowers vie for beauty, neither outshining the other. The garden features a wide variety of host plants for butterfly larvae. By observing the characteristics of the various host plants and nectar sources in the butterfly garden, and their interdependent relationships with different butterfly species, visitors can grasp ecological concepts. This further helps them understand the competitive and cooperative relationships among organisms in nature, as well as the impact of food chains on living beings and the environment, thus fulfilling an ecological education function. The aim is to encourage people to connect more with nature, to understand the wonders and fascinating life phenomena of the natural world, to spark their interest in learning and exploration, and ultimately achieve the goal of edutainment. To that end, the park has specifically established an ideal and safe outdoor educational area for natural farming and animal husbandry. Visitors can also spot adorable pot-bellied pigs and large white geese roaming freely. Tao Die is an open butterfly garden designed to assist biology teachers from schools at all levels in delivering local curriculum and outdoor educational experiences. Within the garden, visitors can observe species such as the Common Bluebottle, Common Mime, Yellow-crested Spangle, Common Mormon, Citrus Swallowtail, Great Mormon, and Plain Tiger butterflies. If you are lucky, you might even spot the protected Broad-tailed Swallowtail. This is an ecologically diverse educational garden, home to a variety of beautiful creatures including butterflies, rhinoceros beetles, longhorn beetles, stag beetles, and birds. Ceramic artworks, small and charming, are also displayed throughout the park, offering unique features when integrated with the horticultural displays. The owner has recently been promoting pottery painting and plant-based indigo dyeing courses for scarves. Visitors can choose their preferred plants or dyes to create their own unique silk textile. The park offers excellent views; the Xihu Township administrative center is fully visible in the distance, and looking up reveals lush green mountain forests. Birds sing in chorus, and occasionally, visitors might even encounter the delightful sight of a squirrel scurrying past.