Shui Liu Dong Leisure Agriculture Zone Introduction
Shui Li Tung Leisure Agricultural Area has won the honors of the "Flourishing Award" in the 107th and 110th Leisure Agricultural Area Evaluation and the Excellence Award in the first Golden Rural Competition. The Waipu District is most famous for its grape and wine industry, earning the nickname "Hometown of Wine." Additionally, it features unique landscapes such as the "Shui Li Tung" river-terraced region, Tung Flower Trail, High-Speed Rail Viewing Platform, and Farmer's Market, promoting in-depth rural tourism. The "Hu Jiao Zhuang Farmer's Market" showcases local agricultural products, achieving local production and sales, allowing visitors to directly understand the food production process and emphasizing the shortest food mileage from farm to table, with occasional market activities. The "Tung Flower Trail," located within the Shui Li Tung Leisure Agricultural Area, is a hidden gem for enjoying tung flowers, shaded by greenery along the trail, with professional guides offering rich explanations of the natural ecology of plants and animals. During flowering seasons, visitors can admire the breathtaking beauty of the tung flowers, resembling snow, experiencing the romantic and therapeutic scenery they offer. Seasonal themed activities include: Taichung Farm JOY tours, Shui Li Tung red wine food education, Dining under grapevines, Shui Li Tung red wine music festival, Red wine costume run carnival, Onion red wine, bubble enzyme, and DIY of Tortoise Shell Cake, etc. Major crops produced include rice, dragon fruit, grapes, high-grafted pears, and flowers. Attractions: Tung Flower Trail, Grandparent Trees, High-Speed Rail Viewing Platform, Agricultural Art Workshop, Hu Jiao Zhuang Farmer's Market, Plowing Bull Garden - Orchid Garden, etc. **Transportation Guide** **By Car**: Take National Highway No. 1, exit towards Lihpao Land, drive along Yuemei East Road, turn right onto Yuemei South Road, and continue to the end, then turn left onto Yuemei West Road to reach your destination. Take National Highway No. 3, exit at Dajia Interchange, follow Sanhuan Road to connect to Jiahou Road towards Houli, then turn left onto Yuemei West Road to reach your destination. **Public Transportation**: From Taichung Train Station, take a local train to Houli Station, walk approximately 4 minutes to Houli Elementary School, then take Bus No. 155 to Yuemei Station, and walk about 16 minutes to reach your destination.
