Bolinao Forest Farm Introduction
Baoli Forest Farm is located in Baoli Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County, and is part of the experimental forest of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. It primarily serves as a research and teaching facility for forestry students and faculty, while also being open for visitors from outside the university. The farm is home to numerous tropical tree species, making it resemble a tropical botanical garden. The rich vegetation also attracts various wildlife, adding to the ecological diversity, making it a natural paradise suitable for outdoor walks. Walking along the country path to Baoli Forest Farm, the noise of the city is long gone, replaced by the sight of grazing cattle and sheep. Seeing these animals strolling leisurely makes one’s own pace feel lighter. Upon entering Baoli Forest Farm, visitors are greeted by a shaded walkway lined with tall trees, infused with the fragrance of grass and trees—this is the magic of phytoncides. As one walks on, the mood lifts, accompanied by the harmonious sounds of chirping insects and singing birds, creating an atmosphere akin to a paradise where worries quickly fade away. Due to its topography, temperature, and wind, Baoli Forest Farm primarily plants drought-resistant and wind-resistant species, as well as rare plants from the Hengchun Peninsula and Orchid Island, such as Acacia trees, Wax trees, Silver Leucaena, Ivory trees, Persimmons, Litchi-like trees, and Mahogany. The accompanying wildlife includes Cattle Egrets, Grey-faced Buzzards, Green Mountain Snails, Common Kestrels, Green Tree Lizards, and Red-whiskered Bulbuls. The scene appears tranquil, yet it is lively, showcasing the vibrancy of life in this place. If you’re still eager to explore after visiting Baoli Forest Farm, you can head to the adjacent Baoli Ecological Leisure Farm (also known as Biyuan Mountain Villa). This facility includes accommodation areas, camping zones, barbecue areas, and water play zones, along with hiking trails leading deep into the forest. Midway up the farm, you can find a Strangler Fig tree estimated to be around a thousand years old, whose trunk requires the embrace of about a dozen people, making it a treasured gem of Baoli Ecological Leisure Farm.
