Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area Introduction
The Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area is located in Dajia District, the origin of the rush weaving craft. It is the only coastal leisure agricultural area in Taichung City, adjacent to the Taiwan Strait, rich in agricultural and fishery culture as well as natural ecology. The coastline features rocky beaches where visitors can enjoy stunning sunsets. The area is abundant in shellfish, migratory birds, fiddler crabs, water penwort, and intertidal zone ecology, complemented by swaying sunflowers, delicious creative taro dishes, and fun rural kiln activities, along with local cultural features like rush weaving, agricultural products, Dajia taro, and DIY experiences and creations. It is ideal for a day trip focusing on agricultural experiences and environmental education. The leisure area is conveniently accessible via the West Coast Expressway, welcoming visitors to "the Hometown of Craftsmen" to learn about and experience Dajia in different seasons, reliving childhood memories and enjoying rural charm while appreciating the beauty of agriculture and fishery, and enjoying a lively lifestyle.
The Dajia Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Park is the birthplace of Dajia straw mats. In the early days, community mothers wove rushes to supplement their household income, becoming the hometown of rush weaving craftsmen. The area also offers farm-planned experiential courses and traditional rush weaving shows, allowing visitors to witness the secrets of Dajia straw mat weaving from rush preparation to weaving.
Throughout the year, the Hometown of Craftsmen area features sea of sunflowers, making visitors feel as if they are in a beautiful European garden, blossoming the most beautiful flowers under the radiant sun and romantic sea breeze.
Each farm has its unique kiln, providing space, local ingredients, and tools, from burning firewood to enjoying meals from the kiln. Those wishing to reminisce on the early rural kilns can savor local flavor dishes.
Theme Tours: Taro and Fragrant Rush Flowers - Combine coastal flower fields with seasonal themes, including flower field activities, kiln experiences, traditional rice dishes, DIY taro balls, Dajia taro puff, one-day farmer experiences, Dajia rush weaving, and sunflower planting experiences.
Produce: Rice, Dajia taro, organic vegetables, fresh catches, etc.
Attractions: Sunflower fields, coastal ecology, sunrise and sunset viewing.
Coastal Flower Plantings and Traffic Locations:
1. Cosmos and sunflowers: East-West 11th Road and East-West 16th Road in Dajia District.
2. Marigolds and zinnias: Distributed along both sides of Route 61 in the Hometown of Craftsmen Leisure Agricultural Area and both sides of Rui Yi Road Shou Nian Hui Guan.
- To the North: National Highway 1/National Highway 3 → Transfer to National Highway 4 towards Qingshui → Continue on Taiwan Route 17 → Turn right onto Taiwan Route 61 (West Coast Expressway) towards Dajia (northbound) → Exit at Jianxing West Viaduct to reach the leisure agricultural area.
- To the South: National Highway 1/National Highway 3 → Exit at Yuanli Interchange → Turn right onto Zhongmiao Route 140 (towards Yuanli) → Continue on Taiwan Route 1 then turn left onto Taiwan Route 61 heading south for about 3 kilometers to reach the leisure agricultural area.
