Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area Introduction
The Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area is located in Dajia District, which was once the birthplace of the sedge weaving craftsmen, hence its name. It is the only coastal leisure agricultural area in Taichung City, bordering the Taiwan Strait, and it houses a rich agricultural and fishing culture as well as diverse natural ecology. The coastline features rocky beaches where visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets. The area is abundant in shellfish, migratory birds, fiddler crabs, water caltrop, and intertidal ecology, complemented by swaying sunflowers, delicious creative taro dishes, and fun-filled village experiences. Moreover, local cultural features such as sedge weaving and agricultural specialty products, including Dajia taro, provide opportunities for hands-on experiences and DIY creations, making it a perfect destination for agricultural experiences and environmental education day trips. The area is easily accessible via the West Coast Expressway. Visitors are welcome to come to the Hometown of Craftsmen to learn and experience the different seasons of Dajia, recollect childhood memories, experience rural charm, appreciate the beauty of agriculture and fishing, and enjoy a happy lifestyle.
The Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Park is the origin of Dajia straw mats. In early times, community mothers wove sedge to supplement household income, creating the hometown of sedge weaving craftsmen. The area also has farms where experience courses and traditional sedge weaving shows are planned, allowing visitors to experience the mystery of Dajia straw mat weaving from sedge production to weaving.
The Hometown of Craftsmen area features sunflower fields throughout the year, making visitors feel as though they are in a beautiful garden in Europe, with the sun shining brightly and romantic sea breezes brushing past as the most beautiful flowers bloom.
Each farm has its own unique oven, providing space, local ingredients, and tools for farm-style baking experiences. Visitors can reminisce about early rural baking while tasting local dishes made from farm-fresh ingredients.
Theme Activities: "Taro Fragrance from Sedge", combining coastal flower sea + seasonal themes~ Hometown of Craftsmen flower sea activities, baking experiences, traditional rice dishes, DIY taro balls, Dajia taro pastries, one-day farmer experiences, Dajia sedge weaving, and sunflower planting experiences.
Crops Produced: Rice, Dajia taro, organic vegetables, and fresh fish catches.
Attractions in the Area: Sunflower fields, coastal ecology, and coastal sunrise/sunset viewing.
Coastal Flower Planting Location and Transportation:
1. Cosmos and sunflowers: East-West No. 11 and East-West No. 16 roads in Dajia District.
2. Marigolds and zinnias: Distributed along the sides of Route 61 in the Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area and beside Ru Yi Road Changshou Hall.
- Northbound: National Highway 1/National Highway 3 → Connect to National Highway 4 toward Qingshui → Continue on Taiwan Route 17 → Turn right to connect to Taiwan Route 61 (West Coast Expressway) heading toward Dajia (northbound) → Exit at the Jianxing West Qi Interchange to reach the leisure agricultural area.
- Southbound: National Highway 1/National Highway 3 → Exit at the Yuanli Interchange → Turn right to connect to Zhongmiao Route 140 (toward Yuanli) → Continue straight after passing Taiwan Route 1, then turn left on Taiwan Route 61 heading south for about 3 kilometers to reach the leisure agricultural area.
