[Family Travel]Golden Needle Flower Sea in Bloom: Sanzhi Beekeeping Farm

The golden needle flower sea is a place Xiao Bu has long wanted to visit, but this is definitely not the sixty Stone Mountain in Hualien that everyone thinks of. Instead, it’s the recently viral new scenic spot in the North Coast—“Zhibai Villa”—where you’ll find the “Beekeeping Farm.” “Zhibai Villa” is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Sanzhi.
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Xiao Bu still remembers visiting here three or four years ago. The most famous spots were the “Li Tianlu Puppet Museum” and some uniquely themed restaurants. This time, revisiting, I discovered that apart from enjoying the maple leaves and cherry blossoms, there's now also a golden needle flower attraction, which has really brought vibrant energy to this community.

I believe those who have been to “Zhibai Villa” will find it familiar—it used to be filled with abandoned houses and vacant lots. If you’re coming to see the golden needle flower sea, besides setting your location, it’s best to also look for this abandoned swimming pool, as it marks the entrance to the “Beekeeping Farm.” The entrance is small, so driving in isn’t a problem, but there aren’t many parking spaces inside. Therefore, during peak holiday times, it’s safer to park outside.

After passing the pool, you’ll see a sign, and the “Beekeeping Farm” is just a short distance away.

The entrance to the “Beekeeping Farm.” The theme of this farm matches its name—it’s primarily a honey vendor. Both tourists and individual visitors can request a guided tour to learn about their honey.

I really love the little pot of flowers at the entrance—there are lots of charming little scenes here.

As soon as we arrived, we encountered a group tour. The owner was offering free tastings and explaining the difference between real and fake honey. The owner’s wife was incredibly warm and good at engaging with people, while the owner is a straightforward, down-to-earth local Taiwanese man.

If you don’t know how to tell the difference, just shake it—the one on the right.

The honey here is so affordable (not trying to promote)—just 400 NT dollars for a fair price. Isn’t that the same as prices in the city? The real honey doesn’t taste overly sweet and is very thirst-quenching. Who would’ve thought we’d get such a great deal on our first visit—we drank two cups and bought another one, haha.

After drinking, let’s explore the grounds since we’re here to see the golden needle flower sea. Once inside, there’s also a flat grassy area with several large stone tables and hammock beds. You can tell the owners work hard to maintain it—the grass has just been trimmed, and there’s a fresh, fragrant scent of greenery in the air.

You won’t find mosquitoes or biting midges here—it’s unclear if it’s because of the bees.

The bees live above the golden needle flower fields. These tiny bees are adorable and seem harmless.

Hardworking bees—thanks to them, we can enjoy such a beautiful flower sea. This field of golden needles must be about the size of two full courts. It’s not huge, but it’s really picturesque. It’s my first time seeing so many golden needle flowers—they’re truly a delight. Otherwise, we’d only ever see them in soup.

Thank goodness for the great weather. Let’s go enjoy the flowers together.

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After taking a round of photos and walking around, you’ll discover the area actually has quite rich biodiversity. Aside from golden needle flowers, there are also wild peonies and a large lotus pond. There are plenty of butterflies too—at least three or four different species visible to the eye.
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Next, you can take pictures of the lotus flowers.

Wild lilies are fairly common in this area—please don’t pick them when you see them.

We found a beehive by the roadside that formed a heart shape.

Besides flower viewing, the air here is especially cool. Dining is also available, but meals must be reserved by phone in advance. I can’t vouch for the taste, but in terms of the attraction, the prices are quite reasonable. Individual set meals also require reservations—the owner says it’s to ensure freshness. A single set meal is 200 NT, honey-roasted chicken (serves 6) is 1200 NT, and group banquets for 10 people are 2500/3000 NT.

Business Hours: Open year-round
Farm Phone: 02-2636-3742
Meal Reservation Line: 0937-021-710 (Meals must be booked two days in advance to allow preparation by the farm)
Farm Address: No. 74, Maochang Li, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City (located within “Zhibai Villa,” near the Li Tianlu Puppet Museum)
Park Services: Free admission is offered. Groups of 15 or more may request a dedicated guide and explanatory service (guided tours must be reserved in advance).

Roast Chicken Meal: (Serves 6 / 1200 NT) Free-range chicken honey-roasted with farm-produced honey, served with seasonal vegetables and Guanmian noodles—an authentic mountain delicacy.
Rustic Simple Meals: (1 person / NT$170) Featuring vegetables grown on the farm, the set includes four dishes and one soup.
Hot and Cold Drinks: Honey Tea (NT$100), Honey Slush (NT$80), Honey Agar Jelly (NT$50), Honey Shaved Ice (NT$50).

“Honey Products”: Honey (NT$400 / jar), Pollen (NT$600 / jar), Royal Jelly (NT$1500 / jar). The “Beekeeping Farmstead” offers home delivery service. Those who wish to purchase should call the venue.

“Facilities in the Park”: The park covers nearly 3 hectares, surrounded by mountains on three sides and situated at a high elevation, offering panoramic views of the scenic landscape of Sanzhi District’s mountains and sea. A brief description is as follows.

1. Ecological Pond: The park is built along the mountain terrain, featuring terraced ecological ponds filled with aquatic plants such as lotus and water lilies.
2. Landscape Pavilion: An open-air pavilion adjacent to the ecological pond, where a gentle breeze blows — an ideal spot for visitors to rest and chat.
3. Playground Area: The park is equipped with numerous large artworks and amusement facilities, making it highly suitable for outdoor education and group outings.
5. Others: The park grows crops such as bananas, pomelos, daylilies, and water bamboo, and is home to various wild ferns as well as aquatic and terrestrial plants. These bloom and bear fruit in rotation according to the seasons, making it an excellent choice for the public to learn about natural ecology and get close to mountain forests and green spaces.

February: Mountain cherry blossoms.
April: Pomelo blossoms. (Approximately 5 days around Tomb Sweeping Festival)
May: Daylilies. (From around May 10 to May 30)
June: Lotus flowers. (June to September)
July: Water lilies. (Until November)
Daylilies: From around May 10 to May 30.
Water bamboo: From October 15 to November 5.
Bananas: Available all year round.
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