The canal renovation was modeled after the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration project in Seoul, South Korea.
The site utilizes a localized sewage treatment facility hidden beneath the promenade to ensure the water remains clear and odorless.
The area incorporates 'sponge city' design principles to mitigate urban flooding and improve water permeability.
It is one of the few urban waterways in Taiwan that integrates high-tech interactive lighting directly into the riverbed infrastructure.
Liuchuan Blue Ribbon Waterfront is a renovated urban canal project in Taichung's Central District, transformed from a drainage channel into an aesthetic ecological corridor. The site features sunken plazas, terraced stone seating, and an integrated water purification system that treats upstream effluent. Decorative LED art installations, including light tunnels and suspended ornaments, are installed during major seasonal festivals like Christmas and the Lunar New Year. The riverbank path connects various historical and cultural sites within the Old Taichung city center. Pedestrian walkways are constructed below street level, creating a localized sunken environment sheltered from direct traffic noise. The project emphasizes sustainable urban design through native plant landscaping and water management infrastructure.
The central section near the ornate bridges where the light tunnel installations are typically set up.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the path involves stairs and stone surfaces that can be slippery when wet.
Visit during twilight to see the contrast between the city lights and the illuminated installations along the riverbed.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the humid environment near the water can attract insects in warmer months.
Walking on the stone steps if they are mossy or during heavy rain, as the water level can rise quickly.
