Location: NO. 170, Renhe Rd., Datong Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan(R. O. C.) (546 南投縣仁愛鄉大同村仁和路170號) Email:vtcf@ms1,.gsn.gov.tw Altitude: about 1,750 meters above sea level Area: around 800 hectares Climate: cool summer and nice winter Facilities: Camping ground, Restaurant, Accommodation, Visitor Center, Stores, Touring Service etc Opening Hour: 8:00~17:00 Telephone: (049)2802748 Treasure in Cingjing Farm Standing on pavilion looking at valley—river winding through the root of mountains, Europe-style housings dotted on village and dramatic mountains peaks rimming the horizon, one can easily feel he were in old Europe world. Surrounded by rolling hills, Cingjing enjoys warm climate, fresh air, ruby dusk,, touching sunrise and magnificent mountainous sceneries, a fairyland for people to live and also tea, vegetable and fruit to grow. Tea in high quality is cultivated from here, so is vegetable and fruits like apples, peaches and pears. With proper development and locals efforts, tourism has thrived for years. Hotels are designed with creation and merge with western styles. It is interesting to stroll on street of Accommodation(民宿街) and appreciate different creative structures with detailed signboards. Plus, choose your favorite one, pull your luggage into entrance, check in and enjoy it with kind hospitality.
Led by Mr. Grant, a native of New Zealand, a herd of cute sheep showed on the platform with loud applauses from viewers. He utilized hand language, whistle and voice to drive shepherd dog to control entire flock of sheep. With detail introduction from Mrs. Grant, viewers were taught useful knowledge of sheep. Then picked one sheep and started active bid. Grand Couple were so interesting that almost everyone laughed to tears during auction. And here came the exciting moment—Mr. Grant sheared that sheep in 10 seconds, as an excellent ending of 40 minutes show. Plus, visitors are allowed to observe mesmerizing sheep grazing on grass and pat their woolly backs.
Cattle show is another welcoming activitie in Farm. Visitors can have cattle take a shower, understand more about cattles and experience cattle riding, cattle dance, and nervous bullfighting
Hiking is a brilliant way to appreciate the beauty of Cingjng since several paths are paved through tourist spots and connected with each other. Starting from Green Lake Trails, hikers appreciate breathtaking Green Lake surrounded by terraced tea gardens and forests with fragrance of tea full in the air. Then step on Sunset Trails, a wonderful spot to catch spectacular dusk. Keeping upwards and Cherry Blossom bloom flourishingly along Cherry Blossom Trails during spring. Then sky-reaching cryptomeria forest releases negative ions refreshing exhausted hikers and make Cryptomeria Trail cool and cozy. And climb challenging 499-Steps Trail and enjoy blazing maple trees, wandering mountain goats, wild birds, dancing butterflies and sea of clouds covering rolling hills. Finally, Gwanshan Trail(觀山步道) led hiker to splendid mountains. Besides, there are two trails--Pasturage Trail and Margarita Trail linking with major roadway, waiting to discover.
Official Site: Transportation: (with vivid flash and detailed description, a highly recommendation)
