What is Taiji Splendor Land?
The term “Taiji Splendor Land “is derived from the geographical location of Zhushan and Lugu towns, in which these two towns are like yin and yang (Tai Ji) on the map, and both have unique bamboo tea culture, which make these towns such a splendid land to live.
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Lugu Tea Culture Center
The Tongding Oolong tea in Lugu is famous for its deep and rich flavor. In order to let the public know more about this light of Taiwan, the Lugu Tea Culture Center was born. The Lugu Tea Culture Center has a tea art classroom and a display area where people can learn about the history of tea, tea knowledge, rural culture and other related contents. The center also has a special area to sell high quality tea and its by-products for tea lovers to purchase. Credit： FB＠周厚賢
Batong Gate Old Trail – 10 thousands years HengChuJie
The Batongguan Ancient Trail was an important construction of the Qing Dynasty that opened up the mountains and fostered the development of Taiwan over the centuries. On the way to the Fenghuanggu Bird Park, climb up the quiet and mossy stone steps to reach the entrance of the ancient road. Next to the entrance is a huge, natural stone with the words "Ten Thousand Years of artery road" inscribed by Wu Guangliang, the chief soldier during the Qing Dynasty. Although the ancient road is no longer in use today, people can still look at the stones with a sense of
Monster Village – Qing Shan Restaurant
Qing Shan Restaurant is the largest restaurant in the Monster Village. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in a nostalgic style, with many playful monsters to create a unique atmosphere. The main focus of the menu is on healthy hot pot dishes, old-fashioned dishes, and mountain food dishes, and the restaurant works with local farmers so that customers can taste the local flavors when they come to eat at the restaurant. Photo Credit：FB @李中嫻
Luggu San’s Bamboo Shoot Restaurant
The restaurant specializes in home-grown organic bamboo shoots and vegetables, and incorporates its own bamboo shoots into many dishes to bring out the color and aroma of bamboo shoots, and the delicious bamboo shoots dishes with affordable prices are favored by many mountain climbers who visit Xitou. Photo Credit：IG @winni_hellowinni
Fonghuanggu Bird and Ecology Park
There are more than 100 species of birds in the Fenghuanggu Bird Park. In addition to the common ostrich and peacock in the zoo, there are also Emu, Qingluan and Hornbill, which are rare birds from all over the world. When you come to Fenghuanggu Bird Park, not only can you enjoy the birds through the fence, but you can also have the opportunity to feed the birds and take photos together at close range. The natural ecology and landscape in the park are rich and diverse, with waterfalls, suspension bridges, stone steps, and ferns everywhere, all of which are
Xitou Nature Education Area
When you enter the Xitou Nature Education Area, the luxuriant trees occupy every corner within your reach, and every breath you take is filled with fresh phentermine, purifying the visitor's body and mind from the inside out. Here, you can see various precious tree species such as pine, cypress, red cypress, and cypress, as well as many insects, birds, and small animals. The park is equipped with a comprehensive viewing platform, observation deck, sky corridor, and forest trails, making it the first choice for many visitors to get close to nature.
Dalun Mountain Ginkgo Forest Trail
Along the Dalun Mountain Ginkgo Forest Trail, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of ginkgo trees on both sides of the trail, and you can also climb up to the Dalun Mountain observation platform to view the magnificent scenery of the mountains and take in all the natural scenery. In summer and autumn, after the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, the entire sea of golden ginkgo trees and the dense green carpet of tea trees create a breathtaking view! If you're tired of walking, why not take a break at the tea garden and enjoy the scenery and the food? Credit：FB＠何坭芸
Kaishan Temple
The Kaishan Temple located in Yonglong Village, Luggu Township, Nantou County, is said to have been built by Zheng Chenggong's troops to reclaim the Fenghuang Valley area, and the local residents established the temple in 1883, the 9th year of the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, to pay homage to "Kaishan Gong". Although the temple is not large in scale, the temple is very popular and the temple fair is always very busy on February 2 of the lunar calendar because it is the birthday of the main god. In addition, behind the temple is the Kirin Mountain. From the
DeHsing Waterfall
It takes only 5 minutes to walk from the parking lot to DeHsing Waterfall, which is a popular tourist spot for people to spend their holidays in the water. The waterfall is divided into two levels, with a height difference of about 50 meters falling into the clear water of the pool, along with the cool mist of water, and the dense forest around, forming a stunning ink painting. You can sit on the boulders in the pool and enjoy the fresh air of nature, or you can follow the forest trail to the waterfall viewing platform to see the
ChangYuanZun Environmental Trail – LinShuangWen Old Battlefield
The trail is built along the crystal-clear Chang Yuan Canal. The trail is gentle and easy to walk, and the scenery is green and shaded by the forest, accompanied by the gurgling water. Walk along the eco-trail and pass through the bamboo forest full of Mengzong bamboos to reach the ancient battlefield of Lin Shuangwen. When you walk up the steps and look back, you can see the bamboo forest swaying in the wind, and you can occasionally see blue-bellied nymphs foraging for food. The ancient battlefield is decorated with a huge chess game to commemorate the biggest civil war
Xiaobantian Park
The cherry blossoms in Xiaobantian Park attract a lot of visitors when they are in season. The most special thing is that the cherry blossoms bloom twice a year, in February and September, so many visitors come in September to experience the unique autumn cherry blossom viewing. In addition to cherry blossoms, Xiaobantian is most famous for the Mengzong Bamboo Forest, which accounts for about one-half of the total number of bamboo in Taiwan, and it has become a must-do for visitors to the park to visit the bamboo forest, eat bamboo shoots, and buy bamboo charcoal.
Lugu Qilin Lake
The Qilin Lake was originally used as an impounding reservoir for agricultural irrigation, and because of its tranquil environment, green water and mountains, and brimming lake, it is known as one of the eight scenic spots in Nantou, and is very suitable for relaxation. From March to May every year, visitors come here to look for the "Daiduan Black Fireflies", a beautiful sight that weaves through the trees and on the surface of the lake.
Travel Guide
Q&A
1. United Highway Bus:
【1632】Taipei → Caotun, Zhushan
【1621】 Kaohsiung → Taichung
【1657】High Speed Rail Taichung Station → Nantou
2. Yuanlin Highway Bus:
【9120】Taichung─Nantou─Zhushan
【6870】(via provincial highway) Taichung─Xitou
3. All Day Bus
【6333, 6322】Taichung─Nantou─Shuili, get off at Nantou Station
4. Taichung Bus
【6188】(via National Highway) Taichung Railway Station─High Speed Rail Taichung Station─Zinangong─Zhushan Interchange─Zhushan Station (Daming Road)
【9120】(Through Provincial Highway) Taichung-Nantou-Zhushan Xiuchuan Hospital-Zhushan Station (Daming Road)
5. Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Xitou Line
Taichung Gancheng Station ─ Taichung Railway Station ─ High Speed Rail Taichung Station ─ Chelongpu Fault Preservation Park ─ Zhushan Industrial Zone (Tourist Factory) ─ Lugu Township Farmers’ Association ─ Neihu Elementary School ─ Xitou (Monster Village)
- Lugu Dongding Tea: Dongding Oolong tea made from Qingxin Oolong is a must-buy souvenir. Lugu Dongding Tea is one of the top ten famous teas in Taiwan and is often referred to as the sage of Taiwanese tea.
- Zhushan Oolong Tea: Zhushan Oolong Tea comes from the important tea production town of Zhushan. The tea leaves blend with the taste of bamboo during the growth process, brewing a unique fresh and sweet taste. Those who love tea must not miss it.
Nantou Global Tea expo：The Nantou County Government organizes the “World Tea Expo” in Zhongxing New Village every year in October. Many tea varieties from Nantou will be displayed here. People who love tea must not miss it!