Jinguayaliao Tea Fragrance Ecological Village Introduction
At the front end of the Jin Gua Liao Creek Bicycle Path lies the Jin Gua Liao Tea Fragrance Ecological Village. Known for its Baozhong tea, Pinglin District in New Taipei City has always been an important tea production center in northern Taiwan. The name Tea Fragrance Ecological Village reflects the fact that most residents in the village rely on tea cultivation and tea production for their livelihoods. With the opening of the Northern Cross-Island Highway, Pinglin has become an important stop along the route and has become a tea production center by cultivating "Wenshan Baozhong tea" and "Qingxin Oolong tea." The tea plantations in Pinglin District are mainly distributed along County Road 42, the Jin Gua Liao Creek Industrial Road, and the hilly terrain along the Northern Cross-Island Highway. As one strolls along the road, the undulating landscape of the tea plantations is mesmerizing. The Beishi River and Jin Gua Liao Creek meander through, carving out many beautiful deep pools and valleys, resembling the idyllic paradise described by Tao Yuanming, evoking a sense of tranquility and peace. This makes Pinglin District a renowned tea hometown that combines stunning mountain scenery, water beauty, and rich cultural ambiance.