What a huge book!\xa0Taiwan’s new attraction is full of literary charm

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported by Liao Qiyu
 

On long holidays, where should you take your kids? Aside from water play, you can also take them on an educational trip. In Dali, Taichung, there’s the “Taiwan Printing Exploration Museum,”\xa0a building constructed out of giant books that is quite eye-catching. This is the first printing industry tourism factory in Taiwan. In addition to getting a glimpse into the history of the printing world, there are also many interactive experience zones. The educational and fun environment allows both children and adults to experience the wonderful world of printing together.

Stepping into the giant book house, the Taiwan Printing Exploration Museum reveals all the secrets of printing. The exhibition hall features various zones including the “Printing Time Machine,” “The Secret Diary of Receipts,” “The Printing Magic Museum,” “The Birthplace of Receipts,” “Print to Play,” “Cultural & Creative Shop,” and “The Printing Magic Museum.” Each area offers visitors a rich experience and knowledge. The “Printing Time Machine” takes both adults and children on a journey through time to experience how printing has driven the progress of world civilization, and also helps everyone understand the birth process of a book. “The Secret Diary of Receipts” unveils the mysteries of unified invoices, giving the public a deeper understanding of them. “The Printing Magic Museum” showcases visual communication works that differ from traditional paintings. Through interactive methods, it allows both children and adults to “experience” the concepts conveyed by the artworks and resonate with them. The images in this museum are made from special materials that create magical changes under certain conditions, bringing a sense of surprise and amazement both visually and emotionally.

Additionally, there’s the “Print to Play” zone where both children and adults can make their own unique souvenirs to take home, as well as experience the printing technique invented by Gutenberg in Germany between 1453 and 1456. Meanwhile, the “Cultural & Creative Shop” features a variety of creative goods designed with ingenious printing techniques, as well as celebrity merchandise of the mascots and products that reflect the urban and rural characteristics of Central Taiwan, allowing both children and adults to come treasure hunting together.