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The Soft埤Pit Leisure Agricultural Area was awarded the Model Award for Leisure Agricultural Areas in 107 and 110. Located at the entrance is the Heavenly Lord Temple, and behind it is the popular Sky Ladder Healthy Trail. Within the area, there are also tourist farms that offer fruit-picking experiences, the Shulilang Railway Station for plant dyeing, and the nearby Water-friendly Park, making it an ideal spot for family water activities. Every spring, fireflies can be seen in the firefly rehabilitation area. The area has a long-standing abundant water supply, providing agricultural water to the creek bank, and the creek is rich in ecology with plenty of fish and shrimp, making it a paradise for animals and plants, as well as a habitat for fireflies. is located behind the Heavenly Lord Temple and is a lightweight hiking trail suitable for families with children. It attracts many people on weekends to hike and become a new popular hiking trail. The trail offers a panoramic view of the Soft埤Pit Leisure Agricultural Area's rural culture and natural scenery. There are nearby tourist farms and orchards that offer fruit-picking experiences, allowing visitors to taste the freshest fruits and bring home beautiful memories. The "Glutinous Rice Bridge" was built in the past without modern materials like concrete. To increase the viscosity between soil and stone, glutinous rice was added, which was mixed with soil and stone to become the best material for building bridges and houses at that time. Therefore, these bridges are called "Glutinous Rice Bridges". The Soft埤Pit area has a "Jade Clear Palace" filled with legendary colors, which has become a faith center and tourist attraction for many residents, with numerous visitors and incense. Plant dyeing uses a type of yam called Shulilang, which is used to dye white cotton cloth in the juice of Shulilang. Depending on the soaking time, different shades of color can be achieved, which not only do not fade but also have an anti-corrosion function. Visitors can book in advance to experience the fun of DIY dyeing. The Hezun Forest Farm is the home of fireflies, and the farm aims to plant trees and love nature. The forest farm has a variety of tree species, such as Xiangnan, Niu Zhang, and Earth Cinnamon, allowing visitors to deeply experience the benefits of planting trees and feel the fresh air of the forest. On weekends, visitors can come to the Hezun Forest Farm to experience the leisurely atmosphere and get close to nature. In early summer, they can also watch the fireflies up close. Theme tour: Dongshi Firefly Season - Glowing Night Language, Food and Agricultural Education & DIY Experience, Fruit-picking Bus, Fruit Tree Adoption, and Anis Terrestrial Art Layout Experience. Crops produced: High-grafted Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Loquats, Sweet Lemons, Tree Grapes, Citrus, and Avocados. Scenic spots in the leisure area: The Sky Ladder Healthy Trail, Jade Clear Palace, Shulilang Railway Station, Glutinous Rice Bridge, and Hezun Forest Farm. 【Travel Guide】 【By Car】 Highway: Take the National Freeway (Zhongshan High-speed or Second High-speed) to the East-West Freeway No. 4, then drive to the end → turn onto Provincial Highway 3 (towards Dongshi or Shigang) → connect to Provincial Highway 8 (from Dongshi to Guoqing, about 8km) → turn left to "Soft埤Pit Leisure Agricultural Area". 【By Bus】 Take the bus from Taichung Train Station or Fengyuan Train Station to the "Qingfu Station" on the Fengyuan Bus to Dongshi Guoqing. Take the high-speed rail at Taichung Wuri Station → then take bus 153 "Fengyuan Bus" . Take the United Bus to Dongshi, then take the Fengyuan Bus to the "Qingfu Village Station" or take a taxi.