Hsi-Hai Leisure Agricultural Area Introduction
If you want to fulfill your dream of farming, you don't need to own an acre of land! Located in the border area, the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Zone is a typical example of agricultural advancement into a "new era" in recent years. Knowledge that could only be "understood" from books can now be experienced firsthand, as travelers can learn how common ingredients make their way from the fields to the table by personally planting watermelons, picking cucumbers, and digging sweet potatoes with local farmers. Furthermore, as the base for flower wholesale markets in Taiwan, visitors can immerse themselves in flower seas and enjoy gardening, experiencing the healing charm that plants provide. The so-called “happy living” is not far-fetched. Currently, there are several leisure farms, floral farms, and horticultural farms within the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Zone. The main agricultural products include rice, as well as a variety of fruits and vegetables known as “Three Melons and One Wheat” (watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet potato, and buckwheat). Why not take up a hoe and experience being a farmer for a day? The melon planting experience, which sells out immediately upon release, allows city travelers to transform into rural workers and feel the satisfaction of "growing and harvesting" their own produce. Collecting eggs at the chicken farm is enjoyable, and distinguishing good eggs from bad ones becomes easy. Kneading dough, fermenting, and steaming — making colorful buns on your own creates a sense of assurance. The exquisite and easy-to-clean handmade calla lily soap DIY can also be enjoyed by beginners. Imagine yourself as a designer, take up a paintbrush, and create a unique straw hat... these novel rural experiences enrich your journey. In addition to producing crops, flowers are also a major product of the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Zone. The three major cut flower supply areas in Taiwan — Huwei, Neihu, and Jianguo — all originate from the Xihai flower area! The flowers for events like the Taipei Flower Expo and the Taichung New City Flower Sea Festival also come from here! Flowers bloom year-round in the area, ensuring that visitors will not be disappointed regardless of when they come. Whether cycling along the dike paths surrounded by endless orange-yellow autumn chrysanthemums or walking into the sunflower fields to feel the romance of being surrounded by blossoms, each offers its own delight. Furthermore, the annual Taoyuan Colorful Calla Lily Season and Taoyuan Flower Festival attract millions of visitors each year to witness the splendid scenery. Brewing a pot of herbal tea to enjoy with delicious pancakes while appreciating the flower fields and watching planes take off and land is the way to truly enjoy this experience.
