Kenting Ranch Introduction
Kenting Ranch covers the areas surrounding Dajian Mountain and Xiaojian Mountain, as well as Dayuan Mountain and the Longzai Pu Grassland, totaling approximately 1,149 hectares. It is a vast expanse of lush green fields. The cattle and sheep raised here are grazed freely, and one can often see them peacefully eating grass or curiously gazing around, living leisurely in this expansive verdant pasture. The blue sky is adorned with white clouds, while the green grass is complemented by grazing cattle and sheep, creating a picturesque scene that isolates one from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In the spring and summer, Kenting Ranch showcases a landscape of vibrant green hills, with distant forests appearing in shades of purple-green, tall coniferous trees in tea green, and low shrubs in apple green. The intermingling greens create a stunning and layered visual experience, making this green land look dimensional. In autumn and winter, the scenery transforms into a golden-hued grassland. Despite the brisk mountain winds, the atmosphere remains lively, as the swaying grass dances in a heartfelt performance reminiscent of a grass wave, unchoreographed yet moving. In its early days, Kenting Ranch was a major base for collective land reclamation by Han settlers. However, in 1904, Japan forcibly requisitioned this area and, due to its unsuitable climate for agriculture, converted it into a ranch. After Taiwan's retrocession, Kenting Ranch was managed by the Agricultural Research Institute, and in 1958 it was further handed over to the Changhua Animal Husbandry Experimental Station, focusing on promoting beef and mutton farming programs and disease research. It has become one of Taiwan's significant beef breeding ranches. Kenting Ranch offers a serene environment with fresh air and pure water, creating excellent conditions for raising livestock. Therefore, the livestock products produced here, such as fresh beef, beef jerky, milk, lamb, goat's milk, and pasture juice, are all unique in flavor and high-quality food. Don’t forget to give them a try when you visit Kenting Ranch!
