Ma Li Pu Leisure Agricultural Zone Introduction
Mali Pu Leisure Agriculture Area was awarded the Thriving Award in the Leisure Agriculture Area Evaluation in 2021. It features a rich variety of fruits and flowers, combining flower fields with local agricultural products and diverse experiences such as fruit and mushroom picking, flower viewing, native plant showcasing, and wetland ecological explanations. The beauty of the Xinshe Flower Sea is both emotional and intellectual, and the area is home to historically significant old houses, including pigsties, ancient wells, and large stoves. The Mali Pu Colored Pathway, guided tours, and ancient trees at Shuixi and Shuixiao include two old camphor trees over 400 years old. The historical culture and natural ecology showcase the modern rural beauty, and there are leisure tourism facilities and attractions nearby, including recreational farms, tourist fruit orchards, and specialty cuisine. Each year, it hosts the Xinshe Flower Sea Festival, which promotes Taichung City’s leisure agricultural products and experience tours, attracting visitors to enjoy the local attractions. The Xinshe Flower Sea not only boasts vast colorful floral displays but also combines garden decor styles, unique farm crops, and beautiful scenes surrounded by the diverse culture of the mountain town, creating a rainbow in the outdoor garden, making it worth visiting for a romantic trip along Taiwan's Highway 3. The Mali Pu Colored Pathway connects with the Mali Pu Recreation Area and showcases the scenery of Xinshe countryside, including pigsties, farmhouses, orchards, and mushroom farms, evoking the simplicity and beauty of early rural life. Theme itineraries include Slow Living, Wandering the Fun of Xinshe, Sweet Flower Fun, the Xinshe Flower Sea Season and Agricultural Experience, DIY King Oyster Mushroom Pickles, and Handmade Coffee Experience. The crops produced include mushrooms, loquats, grapes, high-grafted pears, peaches, Phalaenopsis orchids, and lilies. Attraction highlights include the Mali Pu Colored Pathway, Xinshe Flower Sea, and Shuangcui Lake (Dream Lake). **Transportation Guide** **By Car:** Highway: Taichung City Dakeng → Zhongxingling → County Road 129 → Mali Pu Community National Highway 1 Zhongqing Interchange → Zhongqing Road → Chongde Road → Songzhu Road → Dongshan Road → Dakeng → Zhongxingling → County Road 129 → Mali Pu Community
