Ren Shan Botanical Garden Introduction
Ren Shan Botanical Garden was formerly known as Chungshan Nursery, which initially focused on promoting tree seedlings for afforestation. It was later transformed into Ren Shan Botanical Garden, featuring gardens designed in Japanese, French, and Chinese styles. It is a great hiking destination conveniently located not far from Yilan City. As vehicles are prohibited within the park, visitors can only explore on foot, allowing them to enjoy the sounds of insects and birds, with the sight of macaques climbing and jumping among the trees. The clear calls of colorful birds can also be heard, providing a relaxing experience surrounded by nature’s fragrance. Continuing along the path, visitors can see the old camphor oil factory and charcoal kiln, which were important industries for producing camphor oil in the early days of Chungshan Village and are now nostalgic spots for tourists. If you hike up the Ren Shan Trail, you will find the best viewpoint for appreciating the Lanyang Plain. On clear days, the highest point offers a panoramic view of Guishan Island, instantly relieving the fatigue of the hike. Ren Shan Botanical Garden has rich ecology and is near Xinliao Waterfall, with nearby farmer's villages, a visitor center, and gardens. Here, visitors can not only enjoy hiking for fitness but also purchase agricultural products and small potted plants, making for a fulfilling day.
