Malipú Leisure Agricultural Area

Taichung Attractions

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Maliupu Leisure Agricultural Zone has won the “Thriving Award” in the evaluation of leisure agricultural zones for the year 2021. It is rich in fruits and flowers, combining flower seas to develop local agricultural products and offer diverse experiences such as fruit picking, mushroom collecting, and flower viewing, along with explanations of native plants and wetland ecology. The beauty of the Xinshe Flower Sea presents both emotional and intellectual appeal. The area also features historically significant old houses, which include pigsties, ancient wells, and large kitchens, as well as the Maliupu Painted Path, guided tours, and ancient trees at the water head and tail, including two old camphor trees over 400 years old. The historical and cultural aspects, along with the natural ecology, showcase the modern countryside's beauty. Surrounding recreational facilities and attractions include leisure farms, sightseeing fruit orchards, and specialty food. Each year, the Xinshe Flower Sea Festival integrates the agricultural products and experience itineraries of Taichung City’s leisure agricultural zones, promoting the city’s leisure agricultural tourism attractions and features to attract visitors. The Xinshe Flower Sea not only boasts a vast expanse of colorful floral landscapes but also integrates garden decor, features of farm crops, and the vibrant scenery of multicultural mountain towns along with crop ecology, creating a rainbow in outdoor gardens that is worth visiting for a romantic little trip along Taiwan’s Highway 3.

Address：No. 118, Sec. 1, Zhonghe St., Yongyuan Li, Xinshe District, Taichung City 426, Taiwan

Malipú Leisure Agricultural Area Introduction

Mali Pavilion Leisure Agricultural Area was awarded the Growth Award in the 110th evaluation of leisure agricultural areas. It is rich in fruits and flowers, combining flower seas to develop local agricultural products and a variety of experiences such as fruit picking, mushroom picking, and flower viewing, as well as native plants and wetland ecology explanations, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of the Xinshe flower sea both sensibly and emotionally. The area also features historically significant old houses, including pig sties, ancient wells, and large stoves, along with the Mali Pavilion Painted Path, guided tours, and ancient trees known as "Shuaitou" and "Shuiwei," which are over 400 years old. The historical culture and natural ecology showcase the modern pastoral beauty. Additionally, there are leisure travel facilities and attractions nearby, including leisure farms, recreational orchards, and specialty cuisine. Every year, it hosts the Xinshe Flower Sea Festival, promoting Taichung's leisure agricultural products and experiential tours, and attracting visitors to the area's leisure agricultural tourism spots and features. The Xinshe Flower Sea not only offers vast colorful flower landscapes but also combines garden landscaping, unique farm crops, and the diverse cultural beauty of the mountainous region, creating a vibrant outdoor garden atmosphere worthy of visiting and experiencing, perfect for a romantic trip along Taiwan Route 3. The Mali Pavilion Painted Path connects to the Mali Pavilion Recreation Area and features paintings depicting the rural scenery of Xinshe, including pig sties, farmhouses, orchards, and mushroom gardens. This nostalgic rural scene evokes the simplicity and beauty of early rural life. Theme tours: Slow living, leisurely exploration of Xinshe, sweet flower fun, Xinshe Flower Sea season and agricultural experiences, DIY pickled vegetables with king oyster mushrooms, and hands-on coffee experiences. Production crops: mushrooms, loquats, grapes, high-grafted pears, peaches, oncidiums, and lilies. Attraction highlights: Mali Pavilion Painted Path, Xinshe Flower Sea, Shuangcui Lake (Dream Lake). Transportation Guide: By Car: Highway: Taichung City Dakeng → Zhongxingling → County Road 129 → Mali Pavilion Community National Highway No. 1 Zhongqing Interchange → Zhongqing Road → Chongde Road → Songzhu Road → Dongshan Road → Dakeng → Zhongxingling → County Road 129 → Mali Pavilion Community

Leisure Agriculture

Malipú Leisure Agricultural Area Travel Information

Address：No. 118, Sec. 1, Zhonghe St., Yongyuan Li, Xinshe District, Taichung City 426, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：Take a bus or train to Taichung or Fengyuan, then take the Fengyuan Bus from Taichung to Zhongxinglin, arriving in Xinshe District.

Other Nearby Attractions： Xinshe Shopping District 、 Xinshe Star Wish Purple Windmill 、 Xinshe Flower Sea (Second Farm of the Agriculture and Food Agency Seed Improvement and Propagation Station) 、 Shenghe Mushroom Farm 、 Dakeng No. 1 Trail Fitness Training Area 、 Dakeng No. 1 Trail 、 Hione World 、 Kinmen Bridge 、 Dakeng No. 2 Trail (Closed) 、 Dongshi Forestry Cultural Park

Nearby Cuisine： Another Smoke from the Cooking Pot 、 Mushroom God Scenic Complex Restaurant 、 Dragon's Residence Native Chicken City 、 Zhenhua Mushroom Specialty Restaurant 、 A-Liang Mushroom Garden 、 Hione World 、 Gu Ming Chicken City 、 Amu Restaurant 、 Lin's Dumpling House 、 Dongshi Large Bowl Ice Shop