Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau has said controversial plans to build a sex-themed park are still only in the planning stages, following a public backlash.

The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area, a popular location for couples to take wedding photos, posted on its website its vision for “Taiwan Romantic Avenue”, which among other things will include the theme park known as “Sex Paradise”.

Inside the park, sex-themed sculptures, exhibits and educational videos will be exhibited, as well as a display of sex toys and interactive facilities at the park in Kouhu, Yunlin Country.

In addition to the theme park, Romantic Avenue features salt pans popular with dating couples and a glass-furnished Crystal Church to hold weddings. The surrounding area, known as the Garden of Eden, would be split under the plans into different areas themed around ideas such as gender characteristics, bisexual intercourse, special sex, sex toys, twilight love and married life.

The Tourism Bureau has since removed the page following a negative reaction to the announcement, with Shih Chao-hui, deputy director of the scenic area, stating that the plans are still under consideration and there could be “adjustments” to those plans. He also defended the initiative, saying that there are many similar parks in other countries with similar attractions.