Cingjing Farm is a group of farms located at Ren'ai Town in Nantou County between Hohuanshan and Wushih. It rises to a height of 1,748 meters covering an expanse of around 760 hectares. The average temperature is around 16 degree Celsius. Daily temperature difference is around 2 to 5 degrees. The high altitude occasionally forms humid fogs. Thus it was nicknamed paradise in the fog. The spacious farm covers with green pastures. Wide open green hill suitable for hiking and activities. The campsite next to a lake provides excellent camping ground for up to 1,000 campers. The alpine vegetation here consists of temperate fruits especially peaches, apples, pears and plums. Spring is the perfect time to see the flora blossoms. Summer is the time for the tasty fresh fruits.
Cingjing Farm is divided into different areas including the Cingjing Farm where the famous sheep shearing show takes place. The sheep section bred many types of sheep from black goat, black belly sheep and the dairy goat. The cattle section bred different cows from around the world. The vegetable area offers the freshest fruits and vegetables. As for the flower viewing section, the farm offers lily, tulip, calla lily, and many other sub-tropical flowers.
Hiking Routes
The eight main hiking routes in Cingjing are becoming more and more popular over the years. The Great Wall Trail, long 250 meters, offers a great view over the plains from the trail. The Sakura Trail, long 500 meters is the best to visit during February of Cherry blossoms. The Tea Garden Trail, long 500 meters is oversees the tea gardens. The Jade Lake Trail, long 2300 meters with tea farms and lake along the way is a relaxing hiking trail. The Mountain View Route, long 500 meters began from the cattle center where close up interact with the animal is the greatest feature. The Willow Route, long 750 meters, is a trail which cuts through the woods, the best route for a walk in the forest. The Sunset Route long 1000 meters, is the best location for sunset scenery. The Staircase Route long 1800 meters is literally a trail of stairs. The Marguerite Route long 600 meters is the most popular among all eight routes, with white Marguerite daisy blossom along the trail, very exotic.
Cingjing Farm Special Scenery
Swiss Garden is a European style garden where many European travelers enjoy. The sheep shearing show is the most popular attraction of all. The mountain views from the ranch is also a site where you can admire the scenery while close interaction with the animals. The Biological Experience Garden offers guide tours on the scenery and the natural habitat. The Butterfly Garden, Beatle Garden, and Bird Watching Pavilion are the best place for ecological purposes.
Cingjing Farm is suitable for holiday vacation throughout four seasons. The scenery varies as the season changes. The area is filled with minsu and hotels, each and every of them offers distinguish accommodating experience. Exotic or local cultural experience, coffee or tea by the hills, Cingjing is one of the most popular visit among both foreign and local travelers.