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Achieving an agrarian dream does not necessarily require owning an acre of farmland! Situated at the gateway of the nation, the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Area stands as a textbook example of contemporary agriculture's evolution into the "new generation." Knowledge previously known only from books, such as how to cultivate common ingredients, is now decoded by farmers, allowing travelers to gain hands-on insights—from planting watermelons and harvesting cucumbers to excavating sweet potatoes—to understand how everyday ingredients transition from farm to table. Beyond that experience, a visit to the heart of Taiwan’s wholesale flower market naturally includes strolling through flower fields, engaging in gardening delights, and freely basking in the calming beauty of floral scents. True wellness and simplicity needn't be pursued far and wide. The Xihai area currently hosts numerous leisure, floral, and horticultural farms, with major agricultural products including rice, "three melons and one grain" (watermelon, melon, sweet potato, and buckwheat), among other vegetables and fruits. Visitors can grab a hoe and spend a day as farmers. Newly launched watermelon planting experiences have sold out instantly, transforming urban travelers into rural residents who feel the satisfaction of "self-cultivation and self-harvest." Visiting a free-range chicken farm for egg-collecting lessons—determining which eggs are good or bad with ease—is a simple, engaging activity. Kneading dough, fermenting, and steaming to make four-color buns ensures a safe, homemade treat, while handmade taro soap DIY (with easy cleaning features) provides a creative and enjoyable experience for those new to crafting soaps. Imagine being a designer, picking up a paintbrush, and creating a one-of-a-kind straw hat—these novel rural activities enrich any visit. Apart from cultivating grains and vegetables, flowers are a major product of the Xihai Leisure Agricultural Area. Three of Taiwan’s main flower markets—Huwei, Neihu, and Jianguo—rely on fresh-cut flower supplies from the Xihai Floral Zone. The flower arrangements at Taipei’s Flower Expo and Taichung’s Hsinchu Agricultural Flower Festival also originate from here. The area boasts blooming flowers every season, ensuring visitors never face disappointment regardless of when they come. Whether cycling through grassy ditches beneath endless fields of autumn chrysanthemums or simply strolling in a sunflower sea enveloped in romantic floral scents, each experience offers unique charm. The area’s annual Taoyuan Color Taro Season and Taoyuan Floral Festival draw millions of visitors annually. Sipping a pot of floral tea paired with crisp, buttery snacks while admiring vast flower fields and gazing at airplanes taking off is the insider method of savoring this destination.