Xiushui Heming Community Green Tunnel is a roughly 200-to-300-meter shaded corridor of Indian-almond trees planted by residents along Minzhu Street in Xiushui Township, Changhua County, and is a well-known example of resident-led community landscaping.
The Minzhu Street green tunnel was hand-planted and maintained by Heming Community volunteers on their days off, mainly with Indian-almond trees, along with Indian rosewood and orchid trees, using some seedlings supplied by the Changhua County Agriculture Department. A 2017 road-widening project sparked a dispute over removing the trees, but the township office ultimately confirmed the tunnel would be preserved in place; media reports put its length at roughly 200 to 300 meters (Sources: Liberty Times, changhua-travel.com).
Highlights of the Xiushui Heming Community Green Tunnel
Heming Community residents have spent decades planting and maintaining trees on both sides of the road. The predominant species include camphor trees and banyan trees — weather-tolerant broadleaf varieties whose canopies have grown progressively denser over the years, forming a continuous shaded green corridor. This corridor is a community public space maintained through residents' own initiative, not a government-developed tourist attraction. The results reflect the cohesion and self-reliance of this rural community in caring for its environment.
The corridor extends approximately 600 meters, with traditional rice paddies on both sides. In spring, the paddies glow bright green during transplanting; in autumn, they turn golden at harvest time — both seasons create a beautiful contrast with the lush green corridor, producing the quintessential pastoral scenery of Changhua's countryside. The environment is peaceful and quiet; when cycling through, keep your pace slow to fully appreciate the details of the rural landscape.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Practical Information
Getting There & Timing
- Xiushui Township has no train station. Driving or cycling is recommended. From Changhua City, head south approximately 15 minutes to reach Xiushui Heming Community. Roadside parking is available near the corridor.
- The corridor is open year-round with no entry restrictions. Paddy scenery is best in spring and autumn; shade is most pronounced in summer; the sense of enclosure is somewhat reduced in winter after leaves fall.
Nearby Connections
- Xiushui Township is adjacent to Puyan Township — combine the two with a visit to Puyan Shunze Temple for a rural villages and temple itinerary through central Changhua.
- Heading north leads to Changhua City, where you can extend your trip to historical and cultural sites such as the Changhua Roundhouse or Changhua Confucius Temple.
Sources: Xiushui Township Office, Changhua County community development records. Photos pending Dio's on-site photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the green tunnel?
According to media reports, the Minzhu Street green tunnel is approximately 200 to 300 meters long.
What kind of trees line the tunnel?
Mainly Indian-almond trees, along with Indian rosewood and orchid trees, with some seedlings supplied by the county Agriculture Department.
Was the tunnel ever at risk of removal?
A 2017 road-widening project sparked a tree-removal dispute, but the township office ultimately confirmed the tunnel would be preserved in place.
Sources
- 彰化秀水最美「綠色隧道」 確定原地保留 - 自由時報 — 隧道長度、樹種、2017年保留爭議
- 鶴鳴社區綠色隧道 彰化秀水景點旅行 - 旅庫 — 樹種細節與志工栽植歷程