Kenting Ranch Introduction
Kenting Farm encompasses the areas around Da and Xiao Jianshan, as well as Daguanyan and Longzapupu Grasslands, covering an area of approximately 1,149 hectares. It is a vast expanse of lush green fields. The cattle and sheep raised here are pastured, and one can see herds peacefully grazing or curiously looking around, living leisurely in this broad and boundless green pasture. The blue sky dotted with white clouds, along with the green grass and cattle, creates a series of tranquil wilderness scenes, away from the hustle and bustle. In the spring and summer, Kenting Farm presents a landscape of lush greenery, with distant forests appearing a rich green, tall coniferous trees appearing tea green, and low shrubs appearing apple green. This interplay of different shades of green gives the green space a three-dimensional and layered feel. In autumn and winter, Kenting Farm transforms into a golden-yellow prairie. Although the mountain winds are brisk, it is not desolate at all, as the swaying grass dances to a heartfelt performance, creating a wave of grass without any rehearsed choreography. In the early days, Kenting Farm was the main stronghold for Han Chinese collective farming. However, in 1904, it was forcibly requisitioned by the Japanese, who, due to unfavorable climatic conditions for agriculture, repurposed the area into a pasture. After Taiwan's restoration, Kenting Farm came under the management of the Agricultural Research Institute, and in 1958 it was subsequently operated by the Livestock Research Institute Hengchun Branch, focusing on promoting beef and lamb breeding programs and disease research, making it one of Taiwan's largest beef breeding farms. Kenting Farm is characterized by its serene environment, fresh air, and pure water, providing excellent conditions for livestock raising. As a result, the produced livestock products, such as raw beef, beef jerky, milk, lamb, sheep milk, and pasture juice, are all unique in texture and exceptional in flavor. Don’t forget to try them when visiting Kenting Farm!
