Maple Tree Pit Introduction
In Taoyuan, you can find a version of the famous Brown Boulevard with its rice fields, old trees, and countryside paths. It's not just in Daxi where you can stroll through perfect flower seas! Within the area, there are three valleys known as Maple Village (also called Fengshukeng), named for the maple trees that were originally planted there. Although the scenic sight of maple forests is no longer present, visitors can enjoy the lush green rice waves swaying in the wind, the sprawling white reeds, the fluttering petals of the Paulownia flowers in May, and the radiant sunflowers that bring the summer vibe throughout the different seasons. Taking a leisurely walk or biking around is a great pleasure. To reach the flower viewing routes of Zhongkeng Line and Fengwei Line, turn left onto Lane 290 of Guangming Street and walk straight for about 160 meters. The Zhongkeng Line stretches all the way to the land god temple near Zhongkeng No. 5 Bridge, covering approximately 4 kilometers with a slightly steeper incline than Fengwei Line. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few small factories along with plots of farmland. The low population density in Maple Village gives it a unique rural leisure vibe; the gentle breeze converses with the crops waiting to ripen, the air is filled with the scent of dragon fruit, white egrets gracefully soar above, and the sounds of chirping insects and singing birds create an unmelodious countryside ballad. After November's harvest, farmers sow cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias, transforming the rice fields into flower fields, where the beautiful colors make it hard to resist stopping for a moment. On the other branch, the Fengwei Line extends approximately 5 kilometers, with a winding path that features a 200-year-old old sweet gum tree, which is the most famous landmark in Maple Village. Many people come to pay homage to this "Northern version of Brown Boulevard," where under the old tree, one can relax and enjoy tea while admiring the blue sky and green sea; the only thing needed at that moment is to unwind. The farmland along Fengwei Line is larger than that of Zhongkeng Line, often showcasing terraced fields that rise above the roads due to the terrain. During the farming off-season, the cosmos and zinnias bloom abundantly, and from a distance, the valleys showcase an array of scenery with summer’s Paulownia flowers and autumn’s white reeds competing in beauty.
