Reviving the Colorful Murals of Traditional Villages: A Nostalgic Countryside Stroll in the Suburbs

By / Scenic Spots Home Compiled Report 
 
After a busy workweek, the weekend is the perfect time to head to the suburbs, get close to nature, and unwind. The “Kengzihxi Leisure Agriculture Area” in Taoyuan’s Luchu District not only features natural landscapes but also offers a rich nostalgic cultural atmosphere. Wander among colorful flower seas and traditional red-brick earthen houses, try fishing in wild streams, DIY tea picking, or enjoy an open-air BBQ for a taste of farm life.

Kengzihxi features check-in spots that blend old and new. There are restored scenes of traditional three-sided courtyard homes, old-fashioned candy stores, and grandmother’s kitchens, as well as playful elements like dinosaurs bursting out of walls and rows of Minions. The area also showcases traditional southern Fujian-style architecture such as Dexintang, Daoguantang, and the former residence of Lan, a Qing Dynasty fourth-rank official, along with the Waishe Light Railway Station built during the Japanese colonial period—local charm is definitely a highlight.

The Kengzihxi Leisure Agriculture Area is home to many farms and combines local rural traditions, pastoral scenery, the Kengzihxi stream, and irrigation ponds. Nearby, there are also plenty of attractions such as the Five Wine Barrels Mountain Scenic Area, Yangchoukeng Forest Trail, and Yingpankeng Ancient Trail. You can also visit earthen houses, Huayuan Flower and Horticulture Society, and the Hundred Fruit Garden to try earth oven cooking, explore fruit orchards, enjoy guided trail walks, learn straw weaving, and savor natural, rustic cuisine.