Paper Dome: Symbol of Taiwan-Japan Disaster-Relief Collaboration

Symbol of love and mutual assistance, the story of Paper Dome is one that concerns two natural disasters and transcends beyond national boundaries.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Unprecedented Heavy Rainfall

The recent large amount of precipitation has caused water to gush from the mountains to the Taomi river. Ecosystem has been largely affected as fishes and other small animal suffer the fate of being washed downstream as well. Natural elements are yet another hurdle for the Taomi villagers to overcome in maintaining their beloved hometown as an Eco-Villag...

Sunday, June 26, 2011

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Must Play (at our Parks)

Qin-Shui Water ParkOn a hot summer afternoon, Xin-Shui Water Park is the best place for Daddies and Mummies to bring the whole family for a few hours of fun and enjoyment! Puli boasts its spring water (Puli supplies half of Taiwan's bottled mineral water!), that is not only very clean but also full of nutrients! The best thing is, not only does the Water Park has water sprouts in different shapes and sizes, it is also free of charge! A B&B located...

Must Learn (our ecology and culture)

Taomi Stream / WetlandsOn the 2 sides of the Taomi Stream, are wetlands in which many fauna inhabit. Bring your camera to take photos of dragonflies resting on the water surface in the morning, and put on your night vision goggles to watch frogs in the dark!Fishing is forbidden in Taomi Stream until 2013 so as to enable the ecosystem to be restored to its formal glory. Tao Yuan Elementary SchoolTao Yuan Elementary School is the only elementary school...

Must Sleep (at our B&Bs)

Catching fireflies, frog-watching, night view …Who isn’t spoilt for choice when it comes to Taomi’s night activities? Yet, if these activities are the bulk of your dream holiday, think again. With over 20 Bread&Breakfasts to choose from, be sure to up that memorable experience at your ideal lodging too. Specially selected for their distinctiveness, these accommodations will help you bridge that gap between your dream and the reality.Red Brick...

Must Eat (at our restaurants/cafes)

Toami houses a range of restaurants and here we've highlighted a few:Loving Hut RestaurantDelicious food made from the freshest naturally planted ingredients- Within Paper DomeLittle Green House Restaurant- Located in Taomi Village, 2 min walk from Paper DomeTujiaocuo Pond RestaurantScrumptious Hakka Cuisine - Located in Taomi Village, 5 min walk from Paper Do...

Getting Around Taomi

Map of Taomi Villagecheck directions to Taomi HERETaomi Village is a short getaway from the bustle of the city, a MUST-SEE for nature enthusiasts and photographers. It is also ideal whether for family trips or a bunch of friends going for a nature exploration. As Taomi Village is not big, you can choose to walk around on foot or on a bicycle. Be careful if you choose to cycle because there maybe quite a few up-slopes and down-slopes, though they...

Ecology

what exactly is an ecological village or eco-village?after reading so much about Taomi being an eco-village, that may be the exact question running in your head.well, the easiest way to remember will be that the people of an eco-village display 3 forms of kindness, they are: kind to the landkind to the plantskind to the animalsThe people of Taomi village believe thatIf the Earth is an organism, then plants are the skin.Plants are the surface of the...

Wetlands

Taomi Village has cultivated several wetlands since the inception of the Taomi Eco-Village concept. Among them, Cao Lan Wetlands has been developed as more than wetlands, but also, as a place for learning for visitorsCao Lan Wetlands spans over a wide area of natural vegetation. This picture was taken when during a period of low rain fall. But after 5 -6 hours of rain, this area will transform into a breeding ground for dragonflies and many other...

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