One can tell that the Yixuekeng Ecological Park and the Ming Zhi Academy are closely related from the names. Indeed, you can reach Yixuekeng from the academy by following a flagstone path, just like centuries ago. Now, it is an ecological park with many sport facilities and the center of the Taishan hiking trail network, which conveniently connects the park to other attractions such as the Ming Zhi Academy, Butterfly Corridor Ecomuseum and Upper Taishan Temple. Bird watching pagodas and observation decks are set up on the roadside for those desirous of enjoying beautiful flowers, birds, butterflies and a clear view of the Taipei Basin.