Rugu Mountain Introduction
Located at the border between Longtan and Yangmei, Rugu Mountain is famous for its dreamy and captivating night views, making it a popular scenic spot in Taoyuan. Standing at an elevation of 390 meters, the mountain is named for its shape resembling a woman's breast, a name given by the local Hakka people. Whether enjoying the romantic view of twinkling lights in the stunning night scenery or experiencing the beauty of this tea mountain during the day, Rugu Mountain is a place that leaves lasting memories. The area along Yangtong Road is bustling with several landscape restaurants offering Hakka cuisine, creative desserts, natural vegetarian food, and coffee and tea drinks, making it easy to imagine how worthwhile a visit to Rugu Mountain is. Due to its location at the concave of the Dahan River, Rugu Mountain offers unobstructed views; not only can one overlook the entire Longtan area and the Dahan River plain, but also clearly see Guanyin, Zhongli, Qingpu, and Linkou. On clear days, there’s even a chance to spot Taipei 101, and every New Year's Eve, many arrive early at Rugu Mountain to secure the best vantage point for fireworks. Whether during the golden sunlit hours, when the valley is bathed in warm light, or under the veil of night, when brilliant lights shine luxuriously, it’s a good idea to choose a restaurant and enjoy delicious food with beautiful scenery, maximizing the value of this travel experience! Rugu Mountain, with its abundant rainfall and red soil, creates an excellent environment for tea tree growth, making it an important tea-producing area in Taoyuan. The Fuyuan Tea Factory, located at Rugu Mountain and with over a hundred years of history, produces classic Taiwanese teas such as Taiwan Tea No. 18 black tea, Oriental Beauty tea, and calamondin tea, all of which are renowned both domestically and internationally. The famous beverage brand Cha Li Wang's Japanese green tea is produced at Fuyuan Tea Factory. A tea tasting journey, where one can experience tea picking and tea rolling, is also a recommended way to explore Rugu Mountain.
