A fairy-tale foreign scene in Chiayi! An European-style estate offers free visits to "bald cypress trees"

▲ Yue Lai Ju Manor is located in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County. (Photo/Netizen)weikuProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Rows of white wooden cottages set against vast lawns, surrounded by bald cypress trees transitioning from green to red—without being told, you’d think you’ve flown abroad. It’s hard to imagine such a cinematic spot is located in the simple town of Chiayi. Every photo taken here is brimming with artistic charm.

▲ The bald cypress trees planted at Yue Lai Ju Manor are turning from green to red, making it feel like you've been transported abroad. (Photo/Netizen)_____.yuuuuProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

"Yue Lai Ju Manor," situated in Minxiong Township, Chiayi, is a wooden cottage homestay, restaurant, and outdoor wedding venue. Dozens of bald cypress trees surround the large grassy field. As winter approaches, their leaves have now shifted from green to red, creating a gradient of colors that highlight the beauty of the season. Even better, the estate says visitors can enter for free!

▲ Gray-blue roofs and pure white wooden cottages are neatly arranged, resembling the villas you'd see in European or American movies. (Photo/Netizen)_____.yuuuuProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

The orderly arrangement of gray-blue and pure white wooden cottages resembles the mansions often seen in European or American films. Bathed in sunlight, they look incredibly bright and fresh. The spacious windows in the rooms offer direct views of the greenery outside. The price for a double room is NT$2,500 on weekdays and NT$3,000 on holidays. There are also rooms for 3–4 people or entire lodges for groups, each featuring private front gardens with tables, chairs, parking spaces, and some include breakfast.

▲ The spacious windows in the rooms offer direct views of the greenery outside. The price for a double room is NT$2,500 on weekdays and NT$3,000 on holidays. (Photo/Captured from)Yue Lai Ju Manor's official fan page))

▲ A rainbow-colored jumping horse has been placed for fun, adding a playful touch to the otherwise plain lawn. (Photo/Netizen)vanilla82420Provided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

The owner of the estate, Lai Yuanhuang, is a young entrepreneur who returned to his hometown at age 26. He established the homestay restaurant in 2002 (the 91st year of the Republic of China), and it wasn’t until five years ago that he purchased the adjacent land to expand it into an estate. The over 3,000-ping area features mostly green lawns, and the playful addition of a rainbow jumping horse adds a whimsical feel to the space.

▲ The estate frequently hosts grassland weddings and events, with floral arrangements, veil backdrops, and European-style buffets that fulfill girls' dreams of having a fairytale wedding abroad. (Photo/Captured from)Yue Lai Ju Manor's official fan page), the image below is the same)）

In addition to lodging, the estate regularly hosts various grassland weddings and events. Flower arrangements, veil backdrops, and European-style buffets fulfill girls’ dreams of getting married abroad. You can even find fairy-tale elements like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, as well as white birdcages—perfect for photos.

▲ Aerial view of the estate.

Yue Lai Ju Manor
Address: No. 75-3, Linziwei, Xiulin Village, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County