Guantian Dist.

Longtian chahcha Educational Cultural Park Reborn through Technology, Art and Greenery

Dalongtian Cultural and Ecological Park is a forest park planned and constructed by the Guantian District Office. The park occupies an area of more than 9 hectares, with about 1,300 banyan trees, mahogany trees, mango trees, etc. growing in abundance. In addition to the dense foliage, the park also preserves the remains of the original military barracks. The Park is less than 300 meters from the Longtian Station, making it suitable for walking and relaxing.

Architectural Design Incorporating Elements of Siraya Culture

The historic Hulupi (葫蘆埤) was initially excavated in the 1770s for irrigation and water storage, and was originally called Fan Zi Tian Pi (番子田埤). Later, after a road was built through it, the reservoir resembled a gourd tied with ribbon, and was renamed Hulupi, meaning "gourd wall". In the surrounding water caltrop fields there are often farmers rowing small boats, and the “Fragrance of Water Caltrops and Shadows of Boats” (菱香舟影) scene became one of the eight major attractions of Xin Nan Yin (新南瀛). The pheasant-tailed jacana breeds in the favorable ecological surroundings.

If you ride the High Speed Rail through Guantian, Tainan, then you will no doubt notice the red suspension bridge crossing the pond in the distance. Lingpo Suspension Bridge (凌波吊橋) crosses over Hulupi(葫蘆埤) (Hulu Pond, and its shape is simple but elegant. When night falls and there is no wind, the surface of Hulupi is still, and the bridge reflects clearly on the golden surface of the water. This fantasy style scene really makes people question whether it is actually real. Hulupi is also an important nesting area for Tainan's precious jacanas.

Originally mainly a maker of distiller’s yeast, in recent years Longtian Distillery(隆田酒廠) has changed its focus to sorghum liquor(高粱酒). In 2012, it combined its existing medicinal wine park and the Cordyceps militaris(北蟲草) theme to create the Cordyceps militaris Cultural Park(北蟲草文化展示園區), the only tourism factory to combine biotechnology and liquor-making in Taiwan. With a medicinal wine theme, the tourism factory gives tourists a multi-sensory experience as well as showing them the diversity of wine and spirits culture.

Wushantou Reservoir (烏山頭水庫), known as “coral lake,” is a diverse tourist attraction with well-equipped camping areas and trails. The water in the reservoir is clean and the air is fresh, attracting many people to come for exercise and walking. Here, people are reminded of the considerable contributions of Japanese hydraulic engineer Hatta Yoichi (八田與一) to the Jianan region's farming irrigation. In addition to visiting the dormitories at the commemorative site, Hatta Yoichi's bronze statue is always adorned with offerings of flowers from Japanese tourists who pay homage to him.

The Tainan Duck Leisure Farm (台南鴨莊休閒農場) is a leisure destination that incorporates all of children's favorite elements. The three-generation duck farming family has transformed the business into a leisure farm, allowing visitors to experience the countryside duck rearing life. One of the farm's most interesting features is the field camping activity. Lots of adorable animals are raised on the farm, and make the perfect playmates for children. Other activities like gathering duck eggs, making century eggs and cooking with an earth oven allow adults to enjoy the fun of rural life as well.

Located in Guantian District, Tainan City(台南市官田區), and designed by renowned US course design company Willard C. Byrd & Associates, the Course was ranked sixth best in Taiwan in 2005 by Golf Magazine. The landscaping was done by Tim Cox Specialty Grading Service of the US. The course is characterized by its large water hazards, winding stream and undulating fairways. No matter if you look close or far away there is always special scenery to be enjoyed.

At The Wonderful Tenergy Place(天一中藥生活化園區) you will be amazed to see people dressed in Qing Dynasty clothing earnestly weighing ingredients with old fashioned scales. It seems like you have wandered into a drug store from ancient times; this is not Taiwan Studio City, it is daily life in The Wonderful Tenergy Place. The setting of a traditional drug store combined with a free dress-up experience in Qing court attires allows tourists to experience the time-honored culture of traditional Chinese medicine.