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There’s a wooden boardwalk built over water in the dreamy bald cypress forest, as if stepping into a hidden mountain paradise. This green, nature-inspired restaurant has every corner looking like a painting—perfect for photos no matter how you shoot.
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The bald cypress wooden boardwalk beside the restaurant is built over a pool. (Photo / Chengshi Xiangziyou, same below)
Chengshi Xiangziyou Ecological Park is located in Dakeng, Taichung. The building is hidden among the mountains and forests, filled with lush greenery. Its pleasant surroundings make it an ideal spot, and it also offers coffee and vegetarian food—perfect for travelers wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
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The architectural design is simple yet textured, surrounded by mountains and woods.
The shop originally started as a vegetarian eatery in Nantun, Taichung, but has now moved into nature at the foot of Dakeng Scenic Area, allowing travelers to enjoy both delicious meals and stunning natural scenery.
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The pond under the wooden boardwalk is also home to many koi fish.
The entrance to the restaurant leads through a beautiful bald cypress forest. The shop has set up the wooden boardwalk in the pool, so visitors can take plenty of photos in the picturesque bald cypress ecological pond before entering the restaurant—but be careful not to fall in.
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Irresistibly delicious thin-crust pizza.
In addition to regular seating, the restaurant also features tatami seating areas and a highly sought-after open-air dining area when the weather is nice. Nearby, there’s also a bald cypress forest and a sunny grassy lawn—perfect for a post-meal stroll to aid digestion.
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