Everyone's understanding of Changhua seems to be limited to the Big Buddha, meatballs, and Lukang Old Street. Often, even Changhua residents don't understand Changhua. I think this simply reflects a loss of a sense of life.
In the past, people considered visiting major attractions to be travel, but now, truly immersing ourselves in local life is truly travel.
When we begin to learn to understand a place through different methods and perspectives, it becomes a completely different place.
Our visitors gave us this feedback:
"Because I work abroad, I return to Changhua once a month. I always experience Changhua with a sense of familiarity and unfamiliarity. I was most drawn to this eco-guided tour by Teacher Meijuan herself. I didn't know her, but as a grandmother, I wanted to show my grandson the flowers, insects, and birds that live so closely in our daily environment. I felt this location was perfect. The location near Bagua Mountain helped me resolve my confusion. I live at the foot of the mountain. When I went there as a child, I knew nothing. As an adult, I only felt the superficial hardware was new. Having a teacher who can guide me and share my understanding has opened a window for me, alleviating the confusion of wanting to be closer to home but not being able to. You don't have to go out of your way to the mountains or the sea; just being open-minded in your daily life can bring you wonderful discoveries and experiences." ”
These subtle experiences need to be slowly shared with locals, one by one, carefully explained.
It's not a brief exploration or a quick purchase, but rather, like falling in love: understanding carefully, listening attentively, feeling the warmth, and gradually falling in love with this place.
A stroll was the beginning of my love for Changhua.