Jing’er’s Playful Joy: A Light Cultural & Scenic Trip in Taichung

Text & Illustration / Jing’er

Jing’er loves drawing, capturing the little moments of life and travel spots, turning these ordinary things into beautiful paintings; she also enjoys handicrafts, hoping to convey heartfelt messages through the warmth of handmade creations. She currently has a son, and ever since Yan’zai was born, she’s even more fond of personally preparing unique and exclusive happiness for her little one.

Jing’er's Illustration & Handicraft

Ever since our little Yan’zai was born, we’ve planned our trips with the basic consideration of not visiting too many attractions. So this light trip in Taichung mainly included just one attraction in the morning and one in the afternoon. Though the pace was slow, we had a very relaxed and pleasant day—it was a wonderful family trip.

Taichung Attractions Itinerary Planning

Grass and Enlightenment Path → Nichinichiwa Bikkuri Tatami Cottage Garden Restaurant (lunch) → Gaomei Wetlands

Gaomei Wetlands

Located in Qingshui Town, Taichung County
A whole row of wind turbines standing tall
A dynamic view of rippling beauty

Wind Turbines in a Row & Cool Breezes

I’ve always wanted to find time to visit Gaomei Wetlands. It’s a famous tourist spot in Qingshui Town, Taichung, boasting rich wetland ecology and has been on my list for ages. This time, I finally got the chance to explore it with little Yan’zai.

Walking up the steps along the river dike, a cool breeze greets you, and before your eyes is a whole row of wind turbines—17 in total—all used for wind power generation.

If you plan to bring kids into the wetlands, remember to carry slippers, sandals, towels, and a change of clothes during the trip, because after walking barefoot, your feet will be mixed with water and sand. Wearing slippers directly is more convenient, or you can wipe your feet with a towel before putting on shoes.

Once you step out of the wetlands, the cool water combined with the slippery mud feels quite unique. The wetlands are different from beaches—the mud here feels very solid, making it a very special experience. The day we visited, the wind was strong, so we could see the water on the wetlands forming waves upon waves due to the wind, adding a dynamic feel to the scenery.

Digging in the Mud & Splashing in the Water

Little Yan’zai has always loved playing with and splashing in water, so he wasn’t afraid at all to walk barefoot on the wetlands. He had a great time here—we chased each other, ran against the wind, or dug in the mud with our hands and feet. Even when we lost our balance and ended up sitting on the wet ground, we were happy.

I saw many people bringing buckets to catch crabs, but since Yan’zai is still young, we just sat quietly on the river dike, watching the little crabs bustling about. They move very quickly, and the little pits in the wetlands are their handiwork.

Gaomei Wetlands is truly beautiful, but in recent years, as its popularity has grown, attracting large numbers of tourists, the local ecological environment has been gradually damaged. Please remember to cherish this place while enjoying its beauty—doing even a little helps protect beautiful Taiwan.

※ Originally published in the February 2014 issue of “Mom & Baby Magazine,” included with the “BOBO Little Genius” supplement
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