Nantou’s New Attraction: The Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park, Free Admission Until April 30

By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Net, Reported by Chen Guanxin

 

The “Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park” in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, operated and built by the National Museum of Natural Science, has officially opened yesterday. Its mission is to preserve precious geological assets and promote geological science education. Its main display facilities include the “Geological Science Hall” and the “Fault Trench Preservation Hall.” In the Trench Preservation Hall, visitors can witness world-class fault landscapes firsthand. Standing before the fault line, one can truly sense the immense power of nature and the insignificance of human beings. The Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. It is closed every Monday and on Chinese New Year’s Eve. If Monday falls on a public holiday or make-up holiday, the park remains open. Admission is free on the first day of the Lunar New Year. From now until April 30 during the trial operation period, admission is free for all visitors.

The permanent exhibition area on the first floor of the Geological Science Hall includes display units such as fault tracings, geological sciences, geological structures, plate tectonics, mountain-building movements, a terrain theater, the Chelungpu Fault, and trench excavation records. In addition to valuable Psittacosaurus fossils and various interactive teaching devices, cutting-edge 3D naked-eye technology is used to showcase the formation process of Taiwan Island. The special exhibition area on the second floor currently features the exhibition program “Aerial Tour of Zhushan,” which offers an aerial view of scenic spots in Zhushan and the landscape changes along the Chelungpu Fault before and after the 921 Earthquake. In addition, the outdoor open space of the park is planted with various types of bamboo to highlight the characteristics of Zhushan, while also featuring a rich diversity of multi-layered plants to create a vibrant ecological educational environment.

Located behind the “Geological Science Hall,” the “Fault Trench Preservation Hall” is a uniquely designed hemispherical building constructed atop the excavated trench. Its primary function is to preserve and showcase this precious Chelungpu Fault site. It complements the rectangular-shaped “Geological Science Hall,” clearly reflecting that the overall design concept originates from the ancient belief in the “round sky and square earth.”

Additionally, renowned domestic artist You Wenfu has specially created the public art piece “Vibrant Seedlings” for the newly completed “Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park.” The unveiling event is scheduled for 1:30 PM on February 2. On the same day, the “Revitalized Soil – Earth Art Workshop” will also be held, offering free registration for participants to experience and join art guided tours. Information about events at the Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park can be found on the website: cfpp.nmns.edu.tw.

 

 

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