Ruanbi Keng Leisure Agriculture Area Introduction
Ruanpi Keng Leisure Agricultural District has been awarded the Model Award in the Leisure Agricultural Area Assessment in 2018 and 2021. Located behind the Tian Gong Temple at the entrance, it is also home to the beloved Tian Ti Health Trail. Within the area, there are tourism farms where visitors can make reservations for fruit-picking experiences, and the Shu-Liang Station for plant dyeing, as well as a nearby waterside park, making it ideal for family leisure activities. Every spring, fireflies can be observed in the firefly conservation area. The area has abundant water supply throughout the year, providing agricultural water for the riverside, and the stream is rich in ecology, brimming with fish and shrimp, creating a paradise for plants and animals, as well as a habitat for fireflies. The Tian Ti Health Trail, located behind the Tian Gong Temple, is a lightweight walking trail suitable for families to experience together. On weekends, it attracts many visitors for hiking, becoming a newly popular hiking trail. The trail offers views of the local rural culture and natural scenery of the Ruanpi Keng Leisure Agricultural District, with nearby farms and orchards available for fruit-picking experiences, allowing visitors to savor the freshest fruits and take beautiful travel memories home. "Nuo Mi Bridge: A Testament to Ancestors' Wisdom" - The "Nuo Mi Bridge" was built during a time when there were no concrete materials. To increase the adhesion between soil and stones, "glutinous rice" was added, utilizing its natural stickiness to mix with soil and stones, becoming the best material for building bridges and houses at that time. Thus, these bridges are called "Nuo Mi Bridges." "Yu Qing Temple" in the Ruanpi Keng area is filled with legendary charm, becoming a center of faith for many residents and a tourist attraction with a steady flow of visitors and abundant incense offerings. "Shu-Liang Station: Learn Plant Dyeing DIY" - Plant dyeing uses a type of sweet potato plant called Shu-Liang, where white cotton fabric is immersed in Shu-Liang juice. The color achieved varies depending on the soaking time, and it not only does not fade but also has preservative properties! Reservations can be made in advance to experience the joy of DIY dyeing. "Hezhun Forest Farm: The Man Who Plants Trees" - Hezhun Forest Farm is home to fireflies, established with the goal of nurturing nature through afforestation. It is a relaxing small forest area with various tree species such as Taiwan Acacia, Aglaia odorata, and Cinnamomum cassia, allowing one to deeply appreciate the benefits of tree planting and enjoy the refreshing bath of forest phytoncides. Visiting Hezhun Forest Farm on weekends offers a leisurely experience close to nature, with opportunities to closely observe the spectacular firefly festival in early summer, where fireflies flicker in the night like stars on the ground, providing wonderfully blissful experiences. Thematic itineraries: Dongshi Firefly Season - "Firefly Night Talk", Agricultural Education & DIY Experience, Fruit Picking Bus, Fruit Tree Adoption, and Anist Landscape Art Installation Experience Agricultural Activities. Crops produced: High-graft pears, persimmons, plums, peaches, plums, loquats, sweet lemons, tree grapes, citrus, and avocados. Attractions in the area: Tian Ti Health Trail, Yu Qing Temple, Shu-Liang Station, Nuo Mi Bridge, and Hezhun Forest Farm. [Transportation Guide] [By Car] Highway: Take the North-South National Highway (Zhongshan High or No. 2) to turn east on National Highway 4, go all the way to the end → turn onto Taiwan Line 3 (towards Dongshi, Shigang) → connect to Taiwan Line 8 (about 8 km from Dongshi towards Guguan) → turn left to "Ruanpi Keng Leisure Agricultural District." [By Bus] - From Taichung Train Station or Fengyuan Train Station, take "Fengyuan Bus" heading to Dongshi Guguan and get off at "Qingfu Station." - For the High-Speed Rail, get off at Taichung Wuri Station → then take Bus 153 "Fengyuan Bus" (get off at Qingfuli Station). - You can also take "Uni Air Bus" directly to Dongshi. Take "Fengyuan Bus" heading to Dongshi Guguan and get off at "Qingfuli Station," or take a taxi upon reaching Dongshi.
