Taiwanese loquats originated in “Mòzǎidūn,” located by the Toupiàn Stream at the entrance to the Taiping Mountain area. Due to global warming, loquat cultivation has shifted to higher altitudes, making Mòzǎidūn no longer suitable for growing loquats. Recently, it has been transformed into a beautiful “Simple Farm.”
The simple farm truly lives up to its name, featuring a over-50-year-old earthen house as its main structure, along with a log-built pavilion, rocking chairs, rustic pottery, and a garden full of uniquely shaped old lychee trees. The farm’s owner, Ma Ziqing, a landscape designer, originally rented this land just as a nursery for gardening plants. Unexpectedly, it became the realization of his dream garden.
Ma Ziqing says that Mòzǎidūn was abandoned for about 30 years, which helped preserve its pristine ecosystem. Visitors can bring their children here to feed goats, run around, play in the water, search for antlions, and even do DIY projects like making stone pen holders and unpainted ceramic art. Loquat-themed meal sets are also available during the loquat season.