Explore Taipei’s oldest stratum – A fun-filled family educational trip to Beitou’s Guizikeng Environmental Education Park

▲ Wooden boardwalk in the soil and water conservation park. (Photo / Soil and Water Conservation Section, Taipei City Government Public Works Department)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Want to challenge tasks and create memories together as a family? The Soil and Water Conservation Section of Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department will host an environmental education event at the Beitou Guizikeng Soil and Water Conservation Park on October 5th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — “Ah Gui’s Time Travel: Exploring Guizikeng.” Free registration is now open and will end at 1:00 PM on October 2nd.

The Guizikeng Soil and Water Conservation Park was once a mining site, with mining possibly dating back to the Qing Dynasty. However, in 1977, due to over-mining by operators that led to severe landslides, the site began restoration and rehabilitation in 1979, eventually becoming the lush green space it is today.

The environmental education activities include exploring the oldest stratum in the Greater Taipei area, learning about a ceramic production site even older than Yingge, engaging in soil and water conservation and rich ecological observation, and transforming the unique features of Guizikeng into fun and educational experiences. With explorer Ah Gui as the central character, participants will help him complete his time-travel journey through Guizikeng. In this relaxing and enjoyable activity, families will enjoy an unforgettable geological and ecological adventure.

The Soil and Water Conservation Section stated that during the registration period, self-formed groups are welcome to register online via the Taipei City Public Works Department’s official website. After completing registration, please call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM to confirm whether your registration is successful. If the number of registrants exceeds 200, the list of participants for the experience activity will be drawn at 5:00 PM on October 2nd. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation notice from the organizer, while those not selected will not be notified separately. For details, please visitthe Taipei City Public Works Department’s official websiteorthe Guizikeng Soil and Water Conservation Park blog.

▲ The quartz sand layer can be clearly observed at the Guizikeng Soil and Water Conservation Park. (Photo / Soil and Water Conservation Section, Taipei City Government Public Works Department)