Houli Horse Ranch

Taichung Attractions

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The Houli Horse Ranch is the most historically significant and largest public horse racing venue in Taiwan. The first and second stables, along with the main office, were built in 1912 (the first year of the Republic of China) during the Japanese colonial era as the breeding ground for the Governor-General of Taiwan. After Taiwan's retrocession, it became the training ground for stud horses and the national defense cavalry. With the changes over time, it has transformed into a horse ranch that offers sightseeing, leisure, and recreation, while still preserving the well-maintained historical buildings and quaint style from the Japanese colonial period.

Address:41 Shishan Road, Houli District, Taichung City 421, Taiwan

Houli Horse Ranch Introduction

Houli Horse Ranch covers a total area of 14.9628 hectares. In recent years, the city government has undertaken an overall renovation of the park, planning to build the Flower Dance Pavilion. After hosting two major events, the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition and the 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival, the Taichung City Government's Tourism Bureau commissioned a private organization, Taiwan Leisure and Sports Technology Co., Ltd., to operate the Houli Horse Ranch and Flower Dance Pavilion for 10 years. This collaboration aims to leverage the professional management spirit of the private sector to provide high-quality recreational space and diverse services, while effectively managing existing facilities and expanding the multifunctional use of public amenities. The goal is to create the largest equestrian sports education and cultural experience park in Taiwan. Equestrianism is often regarded as a noble sport, and Taiwan Leisure and Sports Technology Co., Ltd. aims to develop a "people-friendly" approach to horseback riding. The historical sites of the ranch, such as the original stable headquarters and the head coach's dormitory from the Japanese colonial era, will be transformed into themed restaurants, cafes, cultural and creative shops, and exhibition halls, preserving the elegant Japanese atmosphere while promoting equestrian experiences to the public and fulfilling corporate social responsibility. It is hoped that by leveraging the expertise of a technology company and combining diverse recreational service facilities within the park, the Houli Horse Ranch can be transformed into a technological park, creating a flourishing local tourism development in the Houli area. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houlimamaland/

Houli Horse Ranch Travel Information

Address:41 Shishan Road, Houli District, Taichung City 421, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:Bus: Take the Fengyuan Bus from Fengyuan to Dajia and get off at the Houli Horse Racing Track Station. Train: You can take a train to Fengyuan Station or Houli Station, then transfer to the Fengyuan Bus to Houli Horse Racing Track.


Tickets:Free admission.


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