Hou's Food Village Introduction
Hou Shi Settlement prioritizes food as the basis of life, with delicious "Hou Shi" being the greatest happiness in daily life! The "Hou Shi Settlement" invites artisans in oil, fruits, vegetables, bread, and fermentation under the principles of "clear source, transparent processing, and fresh supply." It offers delicious meals made from quality ingredients in a nature-friendly environment, encouraging everyone to re-experience the flavors of food and life. It is hard to imagine that such a green market exists on the bustling Guangming Sixth Road in Zhubei. As you turn into the deceptively low-key entrance of "Hou Shi Settlement," it feels like stepping into another world. In front of a cave that stays warm in winter and cool in summer, there is a pond, and under the shade of greenery, water flows gently. Looking up, you may spot the nests of Black-crowned Night Herons among the branches, resembling a natural mountain village settlement. Six charming shops that provide "good food," along with an artisanal crafts shop, are scattered throughout this urban oasis. "Hou Shi" means "delicious" in Hakka, and the Hou Shi Settlement Agricultural and Food Cooperative states that anything sold here must adhere to the three principles of "clear source, transparent processing, and fresh supply." It also shares this concept with the public through the Tree Yard Collaboration Platform. Recognizing that large-scale commercial production may reduce costs but raises more issues regarding the environment, food safety, and social justice, the team hopes to rediscover a beautiful life filled with human kindness through the small yet exquisite community economy of the Hou Shi Settlement.
