Castle lovers, this one’s for you！ Miaoli’s ultra-photogenic “Herb Energy Garden” offers full ticket consumption credit
▲ The essential oil castle is decorated with driftwood windows, featuring an elegant and unique design.
Reported and photographed by Peng Huaiyu / Miaoli
Miaoli is one of the counties in Taiwan with the highest density of “castle architecture.” In addition to the super-popular Sky City, “Hualu Flower Leisure Farm” is also highly recommended. Located in Zhuolan, Miaoli, it covers a vast 3.2-hectare farm. Its main attraction, the Herb Energy Garden, is planted with various herb-based plants. Walking around the park, you can smell the natural fragrances, making it extremely relaxing for the body and mind. The most striking highlight is the castle tucked away at the back of the park, with a large grassy area in front reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a perfect playground for children. No matter how you shoot it, it looks incredibly beautiful.
▲ The essential oil castle is hidden at the back of the park, with a large grassy field where kids can run freely.
The exterior of the castle is designed to resemble a medieval European fortress, with arched doors and windows covered in climbing plants, creating a scene straight out of a fairy tale. In the center stands a giant bottle designed to mimic a citronella essential oil barrel, giving the castle a unique charm. Stepping through the gate, the interior is styled with a rustic touch, featuring eight different room types. The space is enveloped in essential oil scents and soothing music, as if every cell in your body is completely relaxed, creating a vacation atmosphere that delights all five senses.
▲ The lobby of the essential oil castle homestay is decorated with a rustic style.
▲ The vast lavender fields are incredibly dreamy no matter how you photograph them.
Featuring different floral displays for each season, the currently blooming purple lavender fields offer a stunning sight. Every season brings different flowers to admire, and for those who want to buy plants, there’s also a sales area in the park.
Named the Rainforest Tribe, the restaurant has deliberately hollowed-out walls and combines driftwood, coconut palms, thatch, and tropical plants to create an island vibe. The park also specially releases dry ice by the pond to create a misty, dreamlike atmosphere, showcasing the owner’s unique creativity. For those who love essential oils, there’s also Taiwan’s only essential oil museum, where you can learn in detail about the origins of essential oils and how to choose genuine ones.
▲ The Rainforest Tribe is designed mainly with stone walls and driftwood, complemented by coconut palms, thatch, and tropical plants to create an island feel.
“Hualu Flower Leisure Farm” is divided into different themed areas. When you’re tired of taking photos, you can relax on rocking chairs or daydream gazebos made of driftwood. Every corner is full of thoughtful design, making you take tons of photos and effortlessly immerse yourself in this floral paradise.
▲ Hualu Flower Leisure Farm is full of photo-worthy scenes with creative designs.
Hualu Flower Leisure Farm
Address: No. 43-3, Xiping Village, Zhuolan Township, Miaoli County
Phone: 04-2589-1589
Business Hours: 08:00–18:00
Admission: A NT$100 entrance fee is charged, which can be fully used as credit for purchases within the park
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