Zhuzi Lake Leisure Agriculture Area
The establishment of the Zhuzi Lake Leisure Agriculture Area aims to develop a green economy, implement the "Lishan Initiative," and promote the transformation of rural areas into leisure agriculture. This region, with the Hutian Community as its core, combines rural culture, pastoral scenery, geographical landscapes, and ecological resources to create a beautiful and elegant surroundings of four-season floral agriculture tourism.
Located within the Yangmingshan National Park, the Zhuzi Lake area has most of its land under the control of the Yangmingshan National Park's third and fourth general control zones. This area is famous for its natural scenery, including flower fields, streams, and green mountains, making it a popular tourist destination in Taipei City during the spring and summer seasons. It provides visitors with a quiet experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city, featuring a beautiful natural environment with rice fields, streams, and green mountains. The climate here is cool, making it suitable for growing high-altitude vegetables and flowers.
Nature and Agricultural Features
1. Floral Industry: Zhuzi Lake is home to the largest pure white calla lily field in Taiwan, accounting for about 80-90% of Taiwan's white calla lily production. The calla lily season from March to April and the hydrangea season from May to June attract a large number of tourists.
2. Historical Agriculture: Zhuzi Lake is the origin of Peng lai rice, and in recent years, the long-lost Peng lai rice cultivation has been successfully restored. The "Zhuzi Lake Peng lai Rice Original Field Story Museum" records the important industrial history of the local area, making it worth visiting.
3. Special Wild Vegetables: Local farmers grow wild vegetables such as川七,珠蔥,山芹菜, and山茼蒿 using friendly farming methods, forming a unique agricultural landscape and food culture.
4. Ecological Resources: The area has rich natural ecological resources, including diverse plants, insects, and wildlife.
The Zhuzi Lake Leisure Agriculture Area perfectly combines natural ecology, agricultural features, and rural culture, creating a beautiful destination for four-season floral agriculture tourism. Whether it's to appreciate the flower sea, learn about agricultural knowledge, experience ecological exploration, or simply enjoy the quiet time away from the city, this place can meet the needs of tourists and is suitable for the whole family to relax and spend time together.
Zhuzi Lake Flower Season Activities
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✦ Calla Lily Season
* Time: Blooms from March to April every year, with the peak flower period concentrated from late March to early April.
* Features: Zhuzi Lake has one of the few natural environments in Taiwan suitable for calla lily growth, accounting for more than 80% of Taiwan's white calla lily production. Local farmers not only grow traditional pure white calla lilies but have also successfully developed yellow, purple, and other colorful varieties, adding vibrant colors to the mountains.
* Scenic Spots: The calla lily fields are mainly distributed in the Dinghu, Xiahuhu, and Donghu areas of Zhuzi Lake. Among them, the Cai Fu Calla Lily Field in the Dinghu area is a popular spot for tourists to take photos due to its magnificent flower sea scenery.
✦ Hydrangea Season
* Time: Blooms from May to June every year, following the calla lily season with another wave of flower sea festivities.
* Features: The hydrangeas in Zhuzi Lake are presented in various display methods, including terraced planting, three-dimensional flower walls, and vast flower seas, with colors ranging from blue-purple to pink. The varieties are rich and diverse, providing tourists with a different visual experience from the calla lilies.
* Scenic Spots: Hydrangeas are planted throughout the entire Zhuzi Lake area, allowing tourists to appreciate the beautiful flower scenery wherever they go, making it an excellent choice for flower appreciation in the late spring and early summer.
Tourist Attractions
Yuanzhongtian Story Museum, Gaojia Half-Moon Pond, Waterwheel Lodge Trail, Japanese Weeping Willow Forest, Qingfeng Trail
Traffic Guide
※ Public Transportation
1. MRT + Bus
▪︎ MRT Beitou Station: Take bus 129, 129 interval, or small 9 (Taiwan Good Travel Beitou Zhuzi Lake Line) to Zhuzi Lake 47.
▪︎ MRT Shipai Station: Take bus 128 or small 8 to Zhuzi Lake 47.
▪︎ MRT Jiantan Station: Take bus 260 (including interval and flower clock line), red 5 to Yangmingshan Bus Terminal, or leisure bus 111 to Yangmingshan Second Parking Lot, and then transfer to bus 128, 129, small 8, or small 9.
▪︎ Taipei Main Station: Take bus 260 (including interval and flower clock line) to Yangmingshan Bus Terminal, and then transfer to bus 128, 129, small 8, or small 9.
2. Bus Routes
▪︎ Small 9 Bus: Departing from MRT Beitou Station, passing through Beitou Market, New Beitou, Dinghu, Huachong, and finally arriving at Zhuzi Lake 5.
▪︎ Small 8 Bus: Departing from MRT Shipai Station, directly arriving at Zhuzi Lake 5.
※ Self-Driving
When driving to Zhuzi Lake, it is recommended to leave early to avoid traffic congestion. Choose parking lots such as Yangmingshan Second Parking Lot or the multi-story parking lot, and then take a bus to Zhuzi Lake.
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