The area of Plants and Human Life has two zones, Ethnic Plants and Bamboo.

Ethnic Plants displays plants that utilized by the ancient Taiwanese during times of material deficiency. Roots, stems, barks, leaves, flowers, and fruits provided for food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities. The art of using plants is an ancient wisdom relevant to our daily living even today.

Bamboo collects diverse species of bamboo and many other ornamental plants, such as cherries, flowering dogwood, and palm, growing on the grassland, the widest open area in the Garden. The use of plants is closely related to human life and culture. Take an example of bamboo, this fast growing plant has wide range of applications, being used for making furniture and building materials, as a food source, and as versatile utensils. It is also a popular subject in Chinese painting, symbolizing the integrity of a true scholar.