Yilan Mushroom Tea Rice House: Savor Local Ingredients and Taste the Flavors of Lanyang

By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

To promote leisure agriculture in Dongshan, Yilan, the Dongshan Township Farmers' Association has integrated four major local specialty agricultural products—Jasmine tea, Liangshi rice, Tianshi mushrooms, and pomelos—to establish the "Mushroom Tea Rice House." With a focus on locally sourced organic and pesticide-free ingredients, the venue features four themed zones and offers mushroom hotpot cuisine and mushroom-picking experiences. Additionally, 40 food-themed tours are available, among which six certified organic farm demonstration routes are especially recommended. These allow visitors to enjoy the bright red roselle flowers, admire the Eight Scenic Spots of Guishan Island, ride a "duck mother boat," stroll along walking paths, and gain an in-depth understanding of various organic farming methods in Dongshan Township.ItinerariesThe cost starts from NT$550 per person.

The Mushroom Tea Rice House features four themed zones: the Gourmet Experience Hall, the Farm Plaza, the Tea Tasting Corner, and the Souvenir Pavilion. The Gourmet Experience Hall offers a mushroom hotpot that brings together top-quality ingredients from Yilan, most notably the Tianshi mushrooms, known as the “steak of vegetables” for their low purine and zero cholesterol content, along with vegetables supplied by nearby organic farms. The Farm Plaza allows visitors to participate in the fun of hand-picking mushrooms in winter. The Tea Tasting Corner lets guests sample fine teas and learn about local tea culture. The Souvenir Pavilion offers a variety of exclusive products for purchase, including organic black fungus drinks.

Dongshan Township in Yilan is situated where five branches of the Dongshan River flow. The township boasts six major leisure agriculture areas: Zhongshan, Dongshan River, Luodong Creek, Dajin, Plum Blossom Lake, and Pearl. It also hosts over 300 farm stays, rural restaurants, souvenir shops, experience farms, leisure farms, and local cultural museums. To promote leisure agriculture, the Dongshan Township Farmers' Association has integrated four major local specialty agricultural products to establish the Mushroom Tea Rice House. The venue is usually open to the public free of charge, serving as a space for locals to relax, enjoy tea, and host events, as well as offering visitors the chance to savor local ingredients and learn about the area’s organic farming practices.

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