Ranbi Keng Leisure Agricultural Area Introduction
The Ruampikeng Leisure Agricultural Area has received the Model Award for Leisure Agricultural Area Evaluation in both 2018 and 2021. Located behind the Tiangong Temple at the entrance, it boasts the popular Tianti Health Trail; further into the area, visitors can book fruit-picking experiences at the agricultural gardens, partake in plant dyeing at Shuliang Station, and enjoy the nearby water park, perfect for family outings. Each spring, the firefly sanctuary offers a chance to observe fireflies. The area has abundant water supply year-round, providing agricultural irrigation for the riverside, and is rich in aquatic biodiversity, making it a paradise for flora and fauna, as well as a habitat for fireflies. The Tianti Health Trail, located behind the Tiangong Temple, is a light walking trail suitable for families to experience together. On weekends, many people flock to it for hiking and mountain climbing, making it an emerging popular trail. The trail provides views of the local rural culture and natural scenery of the Ruampikeng Leisure Agricultural Area, with surrounding agricultural farms and orchards offering booking for fruit picking experiences, allowing visitors to savor the freshest fruits and take wonderful vacation memories home. The Nuomi Bridge is "a testament to ancestral wisdom." In the past, when building bridges, materials like concrete did not exist, so to increase the adhesion between soil and stone, "glutinous rice" was added. The stickiness of the glutinous rice was mixed with the soil and stone, becoming the best material for bridge construction at that time, hence named "Nuomi Bridge." Yuqing Palace in the Ruampikeng area is filled with legendary stories, serving as a center of faith for many residents and a tourist attraction, bustling with visitors and incense offerings. At Shuliang Station, visitors can learn DIY plant dyeing using a type of taro plant called Shuliang, submerging white cotton fabric in the taro juice. Depending on the soaking time, different shades of color can be achieved, which not only do not fade but also possess preservative properties! Reservations can be made in advance for a fun, hands-on dyeing experience. Hezhun Forestry Farm is home to fireflies and is established with the purpose of reforestation and nature conservation. It is a tranquil little forest farm with various tree species like camphor and red cinnamon. Visitors can deeply appreciate the benefits of afforestation and enjoy the fresh air filled with phytoncides. Visiting Hezhun Forestry Farm on weekends provides a chance to get close to nature and admire the firefly events in early summer, as scattered fireflies twinkle in the night like stars on the ground, offering the most wonderful and joyful experiences. Theme Activities: Dongshi Firefly Season - Glowing Night Speech, Agricultural Education & DIY Experience, Fruit Picking Bus, Fruit Tree Adoption, and Artist Landscape Art Arrangement Experience. Crops Produced: High-grafting pear, persimmon, plum, peach, cherry, loquat, sweet lemon, tree grape, citrus, avocado. Attractions in the Leisure Area: Tianti Health Trail, Yuqing Palace, Shuliang Station, Nuomi Bridge, Hezhun Forestry Farm. **Transportation Guide** **By Car:** National Highways: Take National Highway 1 or 3 to National Highway 4 westbound, then turn onto Route 3 (toward Dongshi, Shigang direction) to Route 8 (about 8 km from Dongshi to Guoguang) and turn left to "Ruampikeng Leisure Agricultural Area." **By Public Transport:** - From Taichung Station or Fengyuan Station, take "Fengyuan Bus" towards Dongshi Guoguang and get off at "Qingfu Station." - For High-Speed Rail, exit at Taichung Wuri Station, then take 153 "Fengyuan Bus" and get off at "Qingfuli Station." - You can also take "Tonglian Bus" directly to Dongshi, then take "Fengyuan Bus" towards Dongshi Guoguang and get off at "Qingfuli Station," or take a taxi from Dongshi.
