生態教育

Cheng Kung Elementary School(成功國小) in Xigang is famed for its butterfly garden(蝴蝶園). The rich butterfly ecology attracts many educational groups from all across Taiwan. The school website has butterfly films that can be viewed, featuring butterfly mating and the full process of emergence. The children’s are always attracted by butterflies in breeding season and they are captivated by the magical emergence of the mature butterflies from their cocoons.

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.

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.

The Jacana Ecological Education Park (水雉生態教育園區) is the finest bird-watching location within the Guantian(官田) area, and is the fruition of ten years of collaboration between bird lovers who have enjoyed watching the ecology of Jacanas. What started with two shipping containers and a strip of uncultivated land has slowly been transformed into an environment that is suited to the Jacana. With water chestnuts and rice paddies planted in the surroundings, the birds have a rich source of food, and the low dykes of this space have become brimming with life.

Huxingshan Park(虎形山公園) is located on Mt. Huxing (huxing=tiger shape), the mountain given such an imposing name because its shape resembles a fierce tiger. At an elevation of 113 meters, the park doesn’t attract many tourists and can be said to be the “secret base” of the “mountains behind Tainan.” Offering water and mountain scenery, it is located in scarcely-populated Longqi District. The park environment is well-preserved, and it is ecologically rich, with wild animals regularly making an appearance.

Dragon Boat Nest(龍船窩) is a tranquil out of the way village with around 30 households located in a flat area on Mt. Longchuan. A depression on the top of 351-meters high Dragon Boat Mountain resembles a dragon boat, which is why the place was named Dragon Boat Nest.
The expansive views offered from atop the mountain attract many hill walkers and it is also a popular spot for viewing meteor showers. It is also an excellent low elevation spot to view the sunrise in addition to Erliao, Tainan.

Niupu Farm Pond(牛埔農塘) has been nicknamed the "Dream Pond(夢幻湖)" on the internet due to its exceptional dusk beauty. This rural landscape was created for reasons of water and soil conservation, using natural construction methods to allow the valley to gather water. It was not expected that the pond would be so popular; the tranquil lakeside and chalk hillside make a unique perspective for photographers, and the walking trail around the lake takes around two hours. If you visit in the spring, you can catch the blossoms and the serene reflection on the water's surface.

Butterfly Farm(蝴蝶園) is also a kiln works. Don’t be surprised. Despite the location in Yijia Industrial Area in Rende(仁德一甲工業區), Alexander Butterfly Ecology Farm (亞力山大蝴蝶生態教育農場) is really a magical place. There is a Cute Animal Area where children can feed cure goats and rabbits, as well as earth ovens that allow tourists to experience the old-time country-style living and BBQ facilities.

Tsengwen Reservoir (曾文水庫) is Taiwan's largest reservoir. With beautiful European style scenery that makes many tourists want to visit again and again, and the impressive dam towers above. The dazzling view from the top of the viewing platform, reminiscent of a Swiss lakeside scene, is the charm of Tsengwen Reservoir. Many people have childhood memories of this place; the excellent camping area, barbecue spots, and cozy accommodation at the youth activity center make it a popular place for colleges to hold activities.

The Origin of the Name "Meiling"