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※To get to the No. 6 Island Trail, due to tidal factors, the water surface covers the trail during high tide, making it impossible for personnel to walk. To avoid the impact of tides on the tourist experience, please check the tide times on the Central Meteorological Agency's website. The main building of the Qigu Visitor Center uses the concept of a " dike" as its primary design element. To reduce the visual disruption caused by human architecture to the natural environment, the design incorporates local elements such as seawalls, riverbanks, and salt dikes. The building's structure utilizes a folded plate system, transforming the concept of a dike into a physical space. The design resembles a pile of salt blocks that have been eroded by rainwater, forming a rugged cliff or a gentle slope, with hints of a valley. The building's main color scheme is a grayish-white hue, which shines brightly against the blue sky, taking on different appearances at dawn and dusk. The building's design creates a salt mountain landscape within the space, increasing compatibility with the local environment. As a symbol of the area's unique natural landscape, the building embodies the spirit of loving and protecting the marine environment and showcasing coastal beauty. The Qigu Visitor Center serves as an information station connecting nearby attractions, providing a new tourist landmark and a hub for in-depth coastal tourism, offering friendly and diverse services to visitors. The charming water cottage on No. 6 Island, aside from being a popular spot for photography, has won the 2022 MUSE DESIGN AWARDS. The location of "No. 6 Island" coincides with the sixth production area of the Qigu South Salt Field during the Japanese colonial period, hence the name. The artwork is based on the development and changes of the salt industry in Qigu Salt Field, interpreting the experiences and lives of residents who have undergone salt industry changes, transforming into a water installation art piece featuring an island and a small cottage. Combining the "salt windmill" concept from early salt fields, the artwork conveys a sense of "silent beauty." Like a small cottage on a secluded island, the artwork changes with sunlight and time, with its exterior "salt" color representing the natural elements of salt production: sunlight, seawater, and sea breeze. The artwork intentionally creates a rare opportunity to "visit the island," with the water level in the landscape pool changing with the tides. When the water level exceeds the walkway, the area will be closed. Visitors can appreciate the island cottage from the shore or check the Qigu tide table before visiting. Qigu Visitor Center Environmental Art Installation - No. 6 Island Designer: Professor Chen Yu-Liang Location: Qigu Visitor Center Landscape Pool