Dongshi Forest Farm

　　   Dongshi Forest Farm is situated in Dongxin Village, Dongshi Township, Taichung County. It boasts abundant natural ecological resources such as flower viewing, bird watching, firefly spotting, and forest bathing, along with the country’s largest physical training mountain camp. The farm has been renowned for over a century, covering an area of more than 200 hectares with lush forests. After two to three decades of development, it now features a rich variety of trees and flowers. At an elevation of about 500 meters, it remains pleasantly cool even in summer, making it an ideal summer retreat.

　　   The main attraction of Dongshi Forest Farm lies in its distinct seasonal landscape changes. The farm centers around the Rural Youth Activity Center and includes well-equipped facilities such as a barbecue area, indoor camping site for rainy days, log cabin area, forest bathing trails, horse riding field, citrus orchard, Mysterious Valley, and Lovers’ Valley. It also houses the country’s largest physical training mountain camp, designed according to different age groups, genders, and fitness levels. Facilities include water activities, obstacle courses, artificial ski slopes, and more. Winter activities such as plum blossom and cherry blossom viewing are highlights at the farm. The plum garden spans over 30 hectares, with the plum blossom season typically occurring from December to January each year, while cherry blossoms bloom from January to February. Additionally, it is the first recreational area in the country to successfully reintroduce fireflies in the wild. Starting around April, colorful butterflies can be seen dancing throughout Butterfly Valley near the farm entrance.