Maple Tree Pit Introduction
Farmlands, old trees, and country roads—who knew Taoyuan had its own version of Boulevard de La Brume? You don’t have to go all the way to Daxi to stroll through a perfect sea of flowers! Within the area lie three valleys known as Fengshuikeng (also called Fengshuivillage), which got its name from the maple trees that were once abundantly planted here. Although the forest of maples is no longer visible, different seasons offer views of swaying green rice waves in the breeze, the white pampas grass covering the mountains, the fluttering hibiscus flowers in May, and the sunflowers bursting with summer energy. Casual walks or bike rides here are truly enjoyable. To reach the flower viewing routes—at the intersection of Zhongkeng Line and Fengweikeng Line—turn left at Lane 290, Guangming Street, and walk about 160 meters. Zhongkeng Line stretches all the way to the Land God Temple before Zhongkeng No. 5 Bridge, covering a distance of about 4 kilometers, with a slightly steeper gradient than Fengweikeng Line. Along the way, aside from some small factories, you will find fields of crops. With a low population density, Fengshuikeng exudes a unique rural leisure vibe; the gentle breeze seems to converse with the ripening crops, the air is filled with the scent of dragon fruit, white egrets gracefully soar, and the sounds of insects and birds create a rural melody. After the November harvest, farmers scatter cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias, transforming the farmlands into flower fields that are hard to resist stopping to admire. On the other branch—Fengweikeng Line, which measures about 5 kilometers—it winds along a road that features a venerable old sweet gum tree over 200 years old, making it the most famous landmark in Fengshuikeng. Many people specifically come to this "Northern Version of Boulevard de La Brume" for pilgrimage, enjoying tea in the shade of the old tree while admiring the blue sky and green sea. All that’s needed at this moment is to unwind. The farmland along Fengweikeng Line is larger than that of Zhongkeng Line, and you can often see terraced fields rising above the roads due to the natural topography. During the farming off-season, fields of cosmos and zinnias bloom, and from afar, the summer hibiscus and autumn pampas compete for beauty, creating a vibrant landscape.
