Qingshan Herb Education Farm Introduction
The Herb Garden is located at the pinnacle where the Shenkeng Aruyang Industrial Road meets the interface with Muza Cat Cave, at an elevation of about 480 meters. It offers a panoramic view of the Aruyankeng Valley and distant sights of Shiding and Xizhi. Nearby, there are natural trails such as Bijia Mountain, Erge Mountain, and Hou Mountain, allowing visitors to choose paths according to their available time and enjoy a leisurely experience. The farm was established in 1974, initially cultivating Wenshan Paochong tea and citrus fruits as economic crops. Now, under the management of the second generation owner, Miss Gao, it has transformed into a themed farm specializing in growing herb plants in line with the promotion of leisure agriculture. The garden covers an area of approximately 800 ping and not only rehabilitates the endangered Red Butterfly Lily but also cultivates various herb plants such as lavender, sage, rosemary, European mint, stevia, lemongrass, calendula, perilla, and native Taiwanese cinnamon. Additionally, it offers a range of herb-infused drinks such as fresh herb tea, herb coffee, herb ice desserts, herb handmade cookies, and herb meal sets for visitors to savor. The owner has a passion for the natural ecological environment and has served as a frog surveyor, and due to the rich ecological setting of the farm, it frequently hosts group reservations for ecological education activities. Throughout different seasons, various plants, birds, butterflies, and frogs can be encountered, occasionally with mountain mists brushing by, making it feel like walking in the clouds.
