HONG KONG — As an intrinsic part of nature, trees and their conservation have become a hot topic among environmental organizations worldwide, with a focus on introducing the manifold aspects of natural wood and spreading messages about forest and ecosystem conservation. In collaboration with The Wooderful Land, Taiwan’s trending wood-themed indoor amusement park with over 80 million visits under its belt, MCP CENTRAL is bringing the facility loved by Taiwanese hipsters and families to Hong Kong from July 15 to September 03.
“Summer in the Wooderful Land” is an inspirational, educational, and soothing experience built around five aspects of “competition, science, knowledge, challenge, and healing.” The journey commences at the six-meter-tall treehouse, whence visitors embark on an adventure replete with motion-sensing games in the woods, followed by a carpentry art exhibition and a mini certificate course about conservation to instill in young minds a love of nature and the awareness of environmental conservation for a meaningful summer holiday.
Multisensory journey of tree conservation begins with six-meter-tall treehouse
At the heart of MCP CENTRAL, a total of six checkpoints are erected for an idyllic expedition. At the entrance of the forest, Mr. Bear and Little Racoon greet visitors with plenty of photo opportunities. They will soon lead visitors to the six-meter-tall Giant Forest Treehouse, where the cute and perky Little Fox waves hello. Don’t miss the “Carpenter Studio” inside the “Tree Conservation Science Zone” as you enjoy the stunning vistas of the forest. You can have a tactile experience with natural logs from different parts of the world, including Taiwan. Try your hand at woodwork here with a myriad of fun activities, such as the T-puzzles or Burr puzzles, traditional mortise techniques, and wood structure creation. The studio offers a fun way to soak up STEAM skills as you put your hands and brain to work. Meanwhile, the “Conservation Tree” leverages interactive installations to illustrate fun facts about logs and forests, such as the growth rings and many more topics.
Another must-see checkpoint for hipsters is the “Tree Conservation Exhibition Zone” where recycled logs collected by local artist-run carpenter group Chipgoodguy Studio are displayed. By understanding the common species and characteristics of recycled logs in Hong Kong, as well as their respective ecosystems, visitors can grasp the journey of recycled logs and hence, spread the message of tree conservation and a green lifestyle. Apart from recycled logs, the exhibition also includes wood art pieces made by Chipgoodguy Studio, including a baby table soccer game, a wooden pullback car, a scale model of a whale, and a brooch in the shape of the much-loved Mount Fuji, complemented with illustrations of the materials used and production processes. In this area, visitors can also explore the knowledge about forests and wood through sight, smell, and touch.
Flaunt your prowess with motion-sensing zipline and wooden ball shooting range
No exciting jungle expedition is complete without some thrilling challenges. In the “Tree Conservation Challenge Zone,” a Hong Kong exclusive motion-sensing zipline challenge is in place just for H·COINS members.
Feeling confident about your hand-brain coordination skills, concentration span, and agility? Swing in the forest to play Tarzan and embark on a breathtaking jaunt! After the challenge, don’t forget to take pictures with Little Elephant, Little Racoon, or Little Monkey! H·COINS members can also participate in the “Wooden Ball Catapulting Game” in the “Tree Conservation Competition Zone.”
Those who want to relive childhood memories can try the wooden catapult made by Chipgoodguy Studio to hone your skills with cute little animals! With a designated amount of spending in the mall, H·COINS members are eligible to participate in the “Zipline Challenge” or “Wooden Ball Catapulting Game” once.
Fancy a moment of tranquillity with your loved ones after all the action? Stroll along the forest trail to the “Tree Conservation Healing Zone,” where curious Little Boar and Little Pony will sit beside you on a wooden swing for a relaxing respite in a verdant setting!
Sneak peak of interactive tree conservation mini-course and parent-child workshops
The concept of a wood-themed amusement park is unraveled through the “Tree Conservation MiniCourse.” H·COINS members can redeem an e-ticket to the class with 3000 Coins on the H·COINS mobile app. The one-hour mini-course starts with a guided tour presented by Chipgoodguy Studio through the Tree Conservation Exhibition. Participants can then play the ‘Wood Ball Catapulting Game’ and learn how to make a wooden catapult, followed by the ‘Upcycled Wood Key Chain Workshop’ that teaches participants to design and create their own key chain. A certificate will be presented to each participant who has finished the mini-course to recognize their green effort!
What’s more, limited edition MCP x The Wooderful Land boxed bonsais are available for redemption. H·COINS members with every HK$500 e-spending in a single transaction can earn one e-stamp by uploading their payment receipts onto the app’s “MCP CENTRAL & MCP DISCOVERY” e-stamp card. Every three e-stamps collected are eligible to redeem a limited edition boxed bonsai. You can choose between the low-maintenance Mexican aster or the energetic sunflower!
You will have a chance to get the MCP designated tenant coupon by participating in the Motion-Sensing Zipline, Wooden Ball Catapulting Game, Tree Conservation Mini-Course, or redeeming the MCP x The Wooderful Land boxed bonsais.
