Fushoushan Farm

　　Fushoushan Farm is located on the southern side of Lishan, on the slopes at an altitude of 1800–2584 meters, covering a total area of 803 hectares. The farm is the earliest developed among the three major high-mountain farms managed by the Veterans Affairs Council (the other two being Qingjing and Wuling), producing cool-temperate crops such as fruits, vegetables, and tea. Among them, apples are especially famous.

　　From Lishan, follow Fushou Road uphill. Along the way, you’ll see undulating mountains in the distance, cypresses lining the road, and uniform scenery of orchards, tea plantations, and vegetable fields. After about 5.5 kilometers, you’ll reach the visitor center at the farm headquarters.

　　The farm covers a vast area, and its natural and agricultural landscapes change endlessly with the seasons. In late winter and early spring, plum and cherry blossoms are the first to herald the new year, followed by peach, plum, and azalea blooms. Throughout summer and autumn, the farm is immersed in a sea of cosmos flowers, which coincides with the fruit ripening season. As autumn turns to winter, after the maple leaves have fallen, the distant snow-capped mountains add beauty to Fushoushan. However, to fully appreciate the seasonal charm of the farm and breathe in the fresh, sweet air, it’s best to walk the forest bathing trails. The trails stretch 6,026 meters in total. Starting from the visitor center, they lead to various destinations including Feixue Pavilion, Mandarin Duck Lake, Fushoushan Villa, Songling, the Tea Processing Plant, the Sightseeing Orchard, and finally Huagang Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) and Daguan Pavilion.

　　The Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), surrounded by the rustling of pine trees, is not large in size but remains clean and unfrozen all year round. If the lake is likened to a lotus pedestal, the surrounding mountains are like its petals, forming an exquisitely beautiful feng shui site. Daguan Pavilion is a two-story wooden structure with simple yet elegant interior furnishings. The lake sits right on the mountain ridge. From here, you can gaze out at the surrounding scenery: to the north are the western ridges of Snow Mountain, the Four Beauties of Wuling, and the Mingling and Hehuan peaks of the Central Mountain Range; to the west are the Baigu Mountain Range; while to the northeast, the Siyuan Pass, and to the southwest, the Wushe-Puli area, often see sea of clouds.

　　Additionally, Fushoushan Farm is also the highest-altitude tea-growing region in Taiwan. Its “Fushoushan Evergreen Tea” is fragrant and has a sweet aftertaste, mostly produced as oolong tea.

　　Transportation Guide: From Taipei Main Station, Fengyuan City, Hualien City, and Luodong Town, there are buses that can take you to Lishan. From Lishan, transfer to the Fengyuan Bus bound for Huagang and get off at Fushoushan Farm.