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Since the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan, the Yunlin Caoling Shibi region has undergone dramatic topographical changes, leading the community through a long process of rebirth. With proactive support from the Yunlin County Government, the construction of county roads has been pivotal to the area's recovery, promoting the development of green tourism. Through bamboo forest management and ecological restoration, Yunlin Caoling Shibi not only rebuilt its infrastructure but also established a distinctive transportation system. This system integrates local industries and tourism resources, driving economic recovery while providing convenient shuttle services to scenic spots, allowing visitors easy access to the area's natural beauty.

Additionally, the local agricultural products, including bamboo shoots, tea, coffee, and camellia oil, form a comprehensive service and sales network aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 13, and 15, fostering the emerging trend of health tourism. Since 2020, the Yunlin County Government has introduced environmental monitoring in forest areas and precision medical measurements, while promoting forest therapy activities and bamboo forest carbon sequestration planning, driving the ecological tourism and sustainable development of the Yunlin Caoling Shibi region.

Shibi Bamboo Forest: Yunlin Caoling Forest Therapy Base

Shibi Bamboo Forest is Taiwan’s first forest therapy base that combines bamboo landscapes with sustainable building materials. Initiated by the Yunlin County Government, this project aims to promote local sustainable development by integrating the bamboo industry with the concept of forest therapy. The design encourages visitors to interact with bamboo structures and the natural environment. The park features several bamboo art installations, blending static healing experiences with dynamic recreational activities, providing a sensory-stimulating forest therapy journey.

This base not only demonstrates the carbon sequestration potential of bamboo forests and the importance of ecological education, but it has also become a space for preserving and showcasing bamboo culture. The area boasts 516 hectares of Moso bamboo forest, and the rich environmental resources of Yunlin Caoling Shibi include 363 species of plants, 196 species of insects, and 83 species of birds. The concentration of negative ions in the area reaches 18,440 ions per cubic centimeter—40 times that of typical urban parks—proven in medical research to enhance the human body’s immune system. A forest therapy trial conducted on 128 participants showed positive effects on cardiovascular function and metabolic rate, reflecting the health benefits of engaging with nature.

World Bamboo Landmark: Sustainable Green Industry

In 2024, Yunlin County was honored as a "World Bamboo Landmark," symbolizing the internationalization of the bamboo industry in the Caoling Shibi area. Through the "2024 World Bamboo Forum" and related exhibitions, Yunlin Caoling Shibi showcased the diverse applications of bamboo in architecture, ecological protection, and low-carbon sustainability, further solidifying the international standing of the Shibi Bamboo Forest initiative. This recognition not only boosted the local economy but also set a global example for the sustainable development of the bamboo industry.

Yunlin Caoling Shibi Forest Therapy Festival: A New Highlight of Green and Health Tourism

Since 2022, Yunlin Caoling Shibi has hosted the annual "Forest Therapy Festival," blending bamboo craftsmanship, forest therapy experiences, and local brand markets, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural and cultural beauty of the region. The event offers a wide range of activities, including five-sense experience workshops, self-guided therapy experiences, and bamboo craft DIY sessions, drawing in a large number of participants.

To date, over 75 local residents have been trained as forest therapy guides, continually promoting health tourism and local economic development. The event has attracted 5,000 participants, with a cumulative total of 20,000 visitors during the festival period. It has become an important cultural and tourism brand for Yunlin County, creating a synergistic effect with the local Cherry Blossom Festival, further enhancing Yunlin Caoling Shibi’s reputation as a new highlight for health tourism.

Since 2022, the festival has developed a unique theme each year, reflecting the evolving dialogue between people and the forest—

2022: Returning to the Forest Gently

2023: Journey Through Aroma

2024: The Misty Forest

2025: Hertz Dopamine

World Bamboo Landmark on the Global Stage: Exhibition at Taipei 101

In 2025, Yunlin further brought forest therapy and bamboo culture onto the international stage through a landmark exhibition at Taipei 101.

The Yunlin County Government collaborated with Taipei 101 to launch the exhibition “Beyond the Puppet, Beyond the Summit,” held from November 10, 2025, to March 1, 2026, at the 89th-floor Secret Garden in the Clouds. Integrating Puppetry × Forest Therapy × World Bamboo Landmark, the exhibition showcased Yunlin’s iconic puppet theater culture alongside Caoling Shibi’s bamboo landscapes and forest therapy achievements. Through immersive bamboo-structure installations, healing forest imagery, fragrance, soundscapes, and puppet art from leading Taiwanese troupes, the exhibition invited visitors to ascend above the clouds and experience Yunlin’s cultural depth and ecological resilience. This milestone event marked the first time Taiwan’s forest therapy initiatives were presented on one of the world’s most renowned skyscrapers, symbolizing Yunlin’s commitment to connecting local heritage with global audiences.

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