Tea and Beverage Crops Improvement Station, Ministry of Agriculture Introduction
Located on the north side of Sun Moon Lake, Maolan Mountain rises to an elevation of 1,020 meters, making it an ideal spot to overlook the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake and enjoy the sunrise. Enter from the side of Mingtan Junior High School along Provincial Highway 21, where tea trees are planted on both sides of the mountain road, providing a refreshing green landscape. To the right at the entrance, there are several old wooden houses in Japanese style, which are the former dormitories of the Tea Research and Extension Station, designated as historical buildings by the county government, leaving a deep impression with their rustic appearance. Next to it, there is a newly built Tea Culture Exhibition Hall that showcases various tea-related information. Additionally, to the left of the old tea factory, the sloped valley is adorned with tea trees, creating a charming scene, and if the weather is clear, the mountain views of Yuchi can be seen in the distance. Beyond the old tea factory, a row of sturdy Ceylon tea trees lines the roadside, with red, fallen leaves covering the ground, creating a beautiful and romantic scenery, making it a popular spot for newlyweds to take wedding photos. The weather station located at the top of Maolan Mountain is one of Taiwan’s four high mountain weather stations, the others being Yushan, Alishan, and Zhuzihu in Yangmingshan; the weather station is generally open to the public and has a resting pavilion where visitors can enjoy the view, with an expansive and beautiful environment. ❗️Please note that facilities at the mountain top, including the public restroom and observation deck, will be closed on weekends and national holidays starting April 1, 2025, due to adjustments for the weather station's construction and operations. Thank you for your understanding! ❗️*Since the Tea Research and Extension Station has been renamed to 'Tea and Beverage Crop Improvement Station' and the research scope has expanded (without an increase in staff), starting from April 1, 2015, the station and its branches will no longer accept visits arranged by travel agencies for domestic and foreign visitors.* *For members of the public wishing to visit the Tea Improvement Station, please contact the designated person at the station two weeks prior to your visit. After confirmation, please submit a formal application in the name of your organization or unit, including the unit name, number of visitors, date and time of visit, topics to be visited, planned duration of stay, contact person, and phone number.*
