Fenglin Slow City Hakka Station (Lin Rong Recreation Area) Introduction
Lin Rong Recreation Area is located at the transportation hub of the old Taiwan Provincial Highway 9, right next to the west side of the Zhaofeng Farm. It is one of the best rest points for travelers coming and going in the Hualien-Taitung Valley. After the diversion of Highway 9, it fell into decline, but after renovations, it features barrier-free facilities, a parking lot, restrooms, meeting spaces, and relaxation areas. It occasionally hosts handmade activities, artisan lectures, and experiential tours, and also provides consultation services for tourists, making it an important venue for local residents to participate in events and for visitors to experience local life. Due to its geographical location, Lin Rong Recreation Area integrates the historical and cultural aspects of the Xilin Village sub-chieftain village, the Beilin Village Hakka settlement, and the immigration village from the Japanese colonial period. It also embodies the cultures of both indigenous peoples and Hakka communities. Therefore, Lin Rong Recreation Area is planned to include exhibition spaces for local specialty cultural and creative products, local cultural history exhibits, and multifunctional workshops. Through the context of local cultural development in Fenglin, it showcases the multicultural interactions between indigenous and Hakka communities. Lin Rong Recreation Area is suitable for travelers who want to deeply experience the life of locals. Here, you can see the farming tools used by early Fenglin farmers, observe the weaving crafts of the tribe, or perhaps witness residents gathering to chat and create handicrafts, allowing you to feel a rhythm different from the hustle and bustle of the city. Follow the slow-paced life of the locals and participate in limited-time guided tours that take you through the history of local tribes, Hakka communities, and immigration villages, providing an in-depth experience of local life and introducing you to the charm and characteristics of the unique slow town of Fenglin.
