Aerial view of an eco-campus nestled among mountains with rainbow candy-like buildings

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, reported by Christopher

Affected by the declining birthrate, many schools are facing reduced class sizes. However, Zhanghu Eco-Elementary and Junior High School in Yunlin has unexpectedly become highly sought after, with many parents eager to send their children here. But to enter this elementary school, students must first pass an interview, where both parents and children are expected to agree with the school’s educational philosophy.

Nestled deep in the mountains and surrounded by them on all sides, Zhanghu Eco-Elementary and Junior High School features vibrant, colorful campus buildings that rose from the ashes of Typhoon Morakot. At an altitude of 1,000 meters, the campus boasts abundant natural ecological resources. Nature itself serves as their textbook, with the principal leading students on mountain and sea adventures, placing the focus entirely on student-led learning and planning. Here, you can overlook the beautiful tea fields of Gukeng and experience and learn about natural ecology.

Their unique educational approach enriches and diversifies Taiwan’s educational landscape. In fact, many parents have even moved their entire families to Yunlin just to enroll their children here, making it a truly rare hidden paradise.