One-second trip to the rural south of France: Miaoli’s five dreamiest restaurants & homestays

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, reported by Christopher

Miaoli, a mountain city with a long and diverse cultural history, boasts rich hilly plateaus and mountainous landscapes that create a vibrant ecological environment. Thanks to its abundant tourism resources, Miaoli is also home to many unique homestays and cafés. The distinctive geographical environment creates a highly exotic atmosphere. Below, we’ve selected five European-style cafés and lodgings. Their dreamy designs blend seamlessly with the natural scenery, making each one feel like a hidden fairy-tale retreat deep in the mountains.

Mànshíguāng Café
 
Located in Sanyi, Miaoli, Mànshíguāng Café not only exudes an exotic charm, but also features a railway view outside the property, blending European and local nostalgic styles. Here, you can stroll through a healing garden space, with the colorful tri-colored cottages along the pathway being a must-photograph spot.
 
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Address: No. 5, Lane 9, Longteng Village, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
Business hours: Mon–Tue & Fri 13:30 – 17:00, Sat–Sun 11:30 – 17:30

Time by the lake
 
Lakeside Flower Time is built by the lake, utilizing the beautiful natural ecological scenery of the surrounding mountains and lake to create a dreamlike estate. Different seasons offer different views, such as the fireflies in early summer.
 
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Address: No. 126, Línlípíng, Yìhé Village, Dàhú Township, Miaoli County