Kinmen Agricultural Research Institute Introduction
The Kinmen Agricultural Research Institute was established in 1952, with its main tasks including research on vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants, and seed propagation. In 1997, it transformed into a planning area focused on natural ecology and education, creating multi-objective agricultural operations, introducing tourism and recreational activities, and providing teaching and ecological environment improvement. In recent years, the Kinmen Agricultural Research Institute has aimed to integrate production, life, ecology, and sustainable living, actively revitalizing idle spaces and transforming the once-declining conservation room into a hands-on agricultural experience center and workshop. The plan is to incorporate rural elements to showcase local agricultural products and related experiential learning, innovating tourism in the eastern peninsula and creating new highlights for experiential sightseeing and photography. The institute often creates flower seas to attract tourists, and has planned barbecue and kiln areas, Eurasian otter habitats, water-friendly zones along the Houlong River, ecological adjustment pools, and flower corridors; the plants within the park change with the seasons, drawing fireflies, cicadas, and various bird species to linger! The barbecue area consists of 28 barbecue zones, each accommodating about 10 people, and all are equipped with seating and round kilns. Visitors can bring their own fuel and ingredients to enjoy the fun of rural life. The Houhan Slope Grass Skiing Area features viewing platforms, resting seats, and other facilities, allowing visitors to bring their own grass skiing equipment for enjoyment in the skiing area.
