Kenting Ranch Introduction
Kenting Ranch covers the areas around Big and Small Jianshan, as well as Dayuan Mountain and Longzai Pond Grassland, spanning approximately 1,149 hectares of vast, lush fields. The ranch raises herds of cattle and sheep in a grazing manner, where one can see groups of animals curiously gazing or grazing peacefully in this expansive green pasture. With blue skies framed by white clouds and green grass dotted with cattle and sheep, it creates picturesque scenes of serene wilderness. In spring and summer, Kenting Ranch is filled with lush greenery; the distant trees are a vibrant green reminiscent of seaweed, the tall conifers are tea green, and the low bushes are apple green. This interwoven variety of greens creates a stunning visual depth and layers, making the grassland appear three-dimensional. In autumn and winter, Kenting Ranch transforms into a golden grassland; despite the mountain winds, it feels lively and not desolate at all, as the swaying grass performs a heartfelt dance without rehearsal. Historically, Kenting Ranch was a key area for Han Chinese collective farming. However, in 1904, the Japanese forcibly requisitioned this area and, due to unfavorable climatic conditions for agriculture, converted it into a ranch. After Taiwan's retrocession, Kenting Ranch was taken over by the Agricultural Research Institute, and in 1958 it was handed over to the Livestock Research Institute's Hengchun branch for management, focusing on promoting the breeding of beef cattle and sheep as well as conducting disease research. It has become one of Taiwan's significant beef cattle breeding farms. With its tranquil environment, fresh air, and pure water, Kenting Ranch provides excellent conditions for livestock rearing. The related livestock products produced here, such as fresh beef, beef jerky, milk, lamb, sheep milk, and pasture juice, are unique in taste and exceptional in flavor. Don't forget to try them when you visit Kenting Ranch!
