Toufen Back Garden Introduction
In the northeastern corner of Toufen City, on the Laoqi red earth hillock terrace, there lies a pristine area that has not been overly developed; here, there are tea gardens arranged in rows, maple trees providing shade, murmuring pine winds, and bougainvillea trees lining the paths, along with leisure trails connecting various natural scenic spots. The sounds of cicadas and birds harmoniously compose the symphony of nature. In summer, the Tung blossom, as romantic as white snow, blankets the ground, and with each passing season, the yellow flowers of Acacia, grapefruit flowers, and pear blossoms take the stage, accompanying visitors along the trails, their vibrant beauty and intoxicating fragrance never fail to amaze tourists. This independent paradise, we call it the "Toufen Back Garden." When visiting the Toufen Back Garden, the first stop must be to stroll along the "Laoqi Leisure Trail." This is the new face of the Laoqi Trail after its renovation, with related projects preserving the original terrain and mountain landscape, built using techniques that harmonize with nature, resulting in a beautiful yet rustic aesthetic. The trail is approximately four kilometers long, with parking areas at four entrances: Xuanhua Hall, Jinchun Farm, Yiming Tea Garden, and Rixin Tea Garden. Visitors can choose between a short round trip or a circular hike, depending on their time and stamina. The trail features scenic spots such as pine forest stone steps, maple red earth paths, sleeper hibiscus pathways, and Acacia red earth trails, each showcasing its own charm. Toufen is known for producing "Pong Feng tea," and thus tea gardens are found throughout the Back Garden, with a stone tablet bearing "Toufen Back Garden" in front of every tea house, indicating that you are in this idyllic paradise filled with agricultural charm. "Pong Feng tea," also known as "Oriental Beauty tea," has a unique flavor loved by tea drinkers. After mountain climbing, exercising, or walking through the forest, why not take a leisurely moment to sit down and enjoy a good cup of tea? The traditional Hakka three-compound house of Xu Family, the red brick tea house at Yiming Tea Garden, the serene Tang-style garden tea house, and Jinchun Farm all brim with rich cultural ambiance, perfectly aligning with the serene sentiment that enjoying Chinese tea should embody.
