Winter Hiking & Gourmet Delights ~ Shanwenquan Coffee

By Wei Ruyu / Compiled & Reported | Source / Mona Lisa Editorial Department

With wave after wave of freezing cold fronts, staying cooped up at home isn’t an option. What you need is a place to soak in hot springs, go shopping, and enjoy delicious food — warming both body and soul.

Located in the Tai’an Hot Springs area, “Shanwenquan Coffee” is a restaurant where you can get close to nature, try something new, and enjoy Indigenous Taiwanese cuisine with an Atayal twist. It was created by three Atayal sisters who returned from the city to their rural roots. The interior features romantic and stylish seating, complemented by traditional Atayal woven textile decorations on the ceiling and scenic views of streams and mountains through the windows, exuding a modern Indigenous vibe. Aside from various beverages, the place also serves modified Indigenous dishes, using principles of low oil and less salt, and marinating ingredients with fruit-based broths — sweet, juicy, and making it easy for visitors to connect with Indigenous culture. Paired with a cup of ancestral Asapulu millet wine served in a traditional bamboo cup (excessive drinking is harmful to health), it offers a uniquely charming experience.

Nearby, Qing’an Tofu Street is famed for its sweet and mellow water quality and traditional handmade tofu made using ancient methods. The street is lined with grocery stores and snack shops, along with a variety of mountain-grown agricultural products. After a day of exploring, you’re near the Tai’an Hot Springs area, and with the Tai’an Hot Springs Festival taking place, visitors can also enjoy a range of special deals and perks.

【Travel Information】

Phone: 037-941-570

Address: No. 83-2, Yuandun, Jingshui Village, Tai’an Township, Miaoli County

Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00–22:00, Holidays 11:00–23:00