Marketing Division, Tourism Bureau, Nantou County Government

049-2243971 No. 660, Zhongxing Rd., Nantou City

Nantou County Taiji Splendor Land Development Association

0912-656356No. 849, Sec. 3, Jishan Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Jhushan Township Office 049-2642175No. 100, Gongsuo Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Jhulu Association for the Promotion of Industrial Tourism

049-2654982No. 19, Yanping Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Jhushan Visitor Center 049-2657668No. 1220, Sec. 3, Jishan Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Nantou County Police Bureau

049-2642040No. 968, Sec. 3, Jishan Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Jhushan Cultural Park 049-2660192No. 742, Jianguo Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County

Jhushan Sky Ladder Mr. Zhu 0919-293277

Lugu Township Office 049-2755720No. 73, Sec. 2, Zhongzheng Rd., Lugu Township, Nantou County

The Tea Heritage Center of Lugu Township Farmers' Association

049-2751962No. 231, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Lugu Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County

Lugu Township Visitor Information Center

049-2755322No. 128, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Lugu Township, Nantou County

Xitou Police Station 049-2612173No. 1-20, Xingchan Rd., Neihu Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County

Nantou Bus 049-2984031No. 18-1, Zhongzheng 4th Rd., Puli Township, Nantou County

Changhua Bus 04-7225111 No. 177, Jianguo S. Rd., Changhua City

Yuanlin Bus 04- 83201012F, No. 585, Zhongzheng Rd., Yuanlin Township, Changhua County

Important Contact Information

Zinan Temple Zinan Temple (a.k.a., "Dagong Temple") offers spiritual protection to the ten villages of Sheliao, an area densely occupied by historic sites. It has built a considerable following since Mainland Chinese immigrated to Taiwan centuries ago, not least because of its loan program that requires businesspeople to pay off the borrowed "seed money" only when their investments generate profits, which they almost always do.

Qingzhu Bamboo Culture Park

Witness over 100 bamboo varieties in its garden unmatched anywhere across Taiwan both in quality and quantity. The park features an array of incredible experiences and a mouth-watering bamboo-inspired menu that complements your stay at this breezy retreat.

The Tea Heritage Center of Lugu Township Farmers' AssociationThis museum is dedicated to the local tea industry and epitomizes the tea-oriented culture, as well as the history of Lugu Township as a farming town. Its must-see exhibits include local produce, the evolution of the Taiwanese tea industry, the art of tea-making, and a collection of tea ware from different eras.

Xiaobantian Stone Horse ParkNestling in a valley of Lugu Township, the hillside park resembles a mist-ve i l e d fa i r y l and when v i ewe d from a distance, hence the name "Xiaobantian." Besides its prominent combination of Hill Cherry trees and grass weavings that greets visitors at the entrance, the park is packed with visual wonders such as Kawazu cherry, Zelkova serrata, plum trees and lush lawns set against a sapphire sky.

Fonghuanggu Bird ParkThe park turns a luscious forested valley into an organic classroom with facilities dedicated to recreation, nature and environment education, b i rd conser vat ion, educat iona l displays and research.

Fonghuang Ecology ParkThe Fonghuang Ecology Park is a secret cherry blossom scenic attraction that has gained increasingly popular i t y in recent years. The winding cherry blossom trail built into the mountainside consists of a total of 333 steps, providing visitors with ample opportunities to immerse themselves in the dreamy pink and white landscape. A walk under the overlaying branches of blooming cherry trees is like falling into a reverie of fantasy and romance.

Changyuan Canal Eco-trailAs part of the Xiaobantian scenic area, this trail was constructed using an eco-friendly method to preserve its pristine characteristics. It is fitted with quaint slab steps, al lowing visitors to walk gracefully through the breezy Moso Bamboo groves.

NTU Tropical Botanical GardenHighlights of the garden include a wide array of tropical, subtropical and temperate-zone tree species. There is also a canopy of trees arching over the garden trail to form a luscious, spacious yet pristine green tunnel.

Linchiipu Old StreetThis historic street, which marks the location where Mainland Chinese established their first settlement in downtown Jhushan, now features a shopping zone decorated with bamboo accessor ies (even the store signs are made of bamboo!)and Lianxing Temple, a renowned local religious center.

Ba Gua Tea GardenMeandering down terraced slopes like contour lines from an altitude between 1,000 and 1,300 meters al l the way to ground level, this peculiarly shaped plantation was apt ly named af ter "bagua," the Ch ine se ph i l osoph ica l symbo l of eight trigrams. It is constantly enveloped in the aroma of tea and overwhelms visitors with its fascinating beauty.

Dexing WaterfallOriginating in Mt. Dalun, the waterfall is located along Xiaobantian area's Shanzhuhu Industrial Road and formed by rock layers known as Diesima, or Fallen Horses. It's a good idea to take a hike around this tranquil, secluded destination surrounded by mountains, far away from the urban bustle and summer heat. Breathe in the healthy phytocides emitted from trees and enjoy the wonders of nature, especially on a scorching summer day! (Note: pay attention to the No Swimming signs!)

Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation AreaSun l inksea i s home to va r ious geological phenomena that include a primitive forest, a 4 to 5 meter deep stone well that occurred naturally, the Yan-an Waterfall that cascades in a way reminiscent of "dragon's scales," a rock formation named as the "Eyes of Heaven and Earth," the cliff-side Anding Tunnel, as well as shenmu trees stretching into the clouds and towering over their neighbors.

Dong-ding Oolong PlantationsLike practically every other household in the Mt. Dong-ding area covered with tea parlors and plantations, the Su family relies on tea-growing for a living and symbolizes the heritage of Dong-ding Oolong Tea. Every day, the Su family can be seen nearby their ancestral residence or tea gardens, where they farm, work out, or have a conversation over tea while reminiscing childhood memories.

Xitou Monster VillageNestling beside Xitou's Ming Shan Resor t , Matsubayashi Cho is a Japanese-st y le shopping zone and one of Xitou's most popular attractions. It is littered with eerie yet adorable Japanese "monsters", evoking mysteries of the colonial-era folklores.

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Changyuan Canal Eco-trail

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Xitou Nature Education Area

Fonghuanggu Bird Park

Fonghuang Ecology Park

Xitou Monster Village

Sky Ladder

Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area

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Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park

Qingzhu Bamboo Culture Park

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Cilin LakeThe lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides, was formed in the aftermath of a dam project aimed at harnessing the neighborhood's water resources. Offering Guangxing and Lugu Villages a year-round, inexhaustible supply of irrigation water, this lake has transformed into a tourist spot in recent years.

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Ginkgo Forest & Tea Plantations in Mt. DalunMeasuring more than 100 hectares in area, this Oolong Tea plantation is the largest in Lugu Township and known for its year-round cool, misty mountain weather.

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Jhushan Cultural ParkA major arts exhibition venue in Jhushan, the park showcases every aspect of bamboo culture in four display areas, engaging visitors with through distinctive arts and aesthetics. The Local Culture Museum presents bamboo as an innate component of everyday life and the tranquility it delivers. The Local Industry Museum is a green building aimed at fostering an eco-friendly yet aesthetic living environment.

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Xitou Nature Education AreaIt's a luxury to enjoy fresh (and even sweet!) air in this renowned getaway surrounded by mountains on three s ides and cove red wi th p r ized tree species such as Cryptomeria japonica, Taiwan Hinoki, cypress and ginkgo. Densely forested and cool, Xitou is ideal for a "forest bath," bird-watching, hiking or school field trips.

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PLAY!INDUSTRIAL TOURISM (FACTORY TOURS)

The Jhushan-based YOSHANTEA introduced the Taiwanese tea ceremony to Ren-ai Township and Sinyi Township and helped establish tea farmers' associations in both townships. In 2008, it went on to found Cha Xin Yuan, a recreational facility that promotes tea culture and knowledge to visitors while giving them a hands-on teak-making experience. Cha Xin Yuan is Taiwan's first world-class, tourism-oriented museum dedicated to the Formosan tea ceremony.

Cai-Mien Studio is Taiwan's one and only tourism destination dedicated to bedding. Besides exhibits illustrating the history of Taiwanese bedding sector, it gives visitors a glimpse into quilt- and pillow-manufacturing processes, as well as opportunities to make their own dolls or painted cushions.

Chi Chang Co. successfully transformed its umbrella factory into Taiwan's one and only umbrella museum, where Jhushan's bamboo and timber resources are integrated with the company's umbrella-making expertise into refreshingly elegant and international exhibits of a device that came into existence centuries ago.

This tourism-oriented factory is dedicated to lantern-making, with the aim of preserving a craft that is gradually lost, and passing it down from generation to another by infusing modern fashion into vintage art.

Opening Hours : 9:00-17:30 (Please make your reservation in advance if possible) Ticket Prices : Full Fare NT$300 TEL : 049-2643919Address : No. 19, Yanping Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County Specialties : premium high-mountain teas, tea ware DIY Projects : tea-making, tea leaf-roasting and tea production

Opening Hours : 8:30-16:30 (Please make your reservation in advance if possible) Ticket Prices : free TEL : 049-2643411Address: No. 10, Yanping Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County Specialties : The Three Treasures of Chi Chang Umbrella Collection House

(namely umbrellas, food and tea) DIY Projects : painting children's umbrellas; umbrella assembling and stitching

Opening Hours : 8:30-17:00 (Please make your reservation in advance if possible) Ticket Prices : free TEL : 049-2642166Address : No. 12, Yanping 1st Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County Specialties : "the Bug Cushions" and other themed bedding collections DIY Projects : cushion painting, handmade fans and cell phone accessories

Opening Hours : Tue. - Sun., 10:00-17:00 (Please make your reservation in advance if possible) Ticket Prices : Full Fare NT$50 TEL : 049-2642394Address : No. 11, Yanping 2nd Rd., Jhushan Township, Nantou County Specialties : traditional handcrafted lanterns, lanterns with printed flower

shades, and lantern gift sets DIY Projects : painting lanterns with a peony and other creative motifs

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• The Bronze Mirror

Taiji Splendor Land, Nantou County Tourist Map

Sky LadderThe Sky Ladder is a suspension bridge spanning the Taiji Gorge. Visitors atop command a bird's-eye view of the mystically magnificent mountains and valley known as "the Taroko of western Taiwan." Stretching across a treacherous, rock-strewn stream, this 1,074-meter bridge treats visitors to a visual fiesta of rock formations, cliffs and waterfalls!

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Chelungpu Fault Preservation ParkThe park is dedicated to preserving geological evidence of the 921 earthquake that struck Taiwan in 1999. It is a perfect geoscience tourism destination featuring a geological science museum and the Chelungpu Fault Trench site, which display its exfoliated sheets, as well as exhibits of fossilized tusks and Psittacosaurus!

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Chi Chang Umbrella Collection House

Cai-Mien Studio

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Taiji Splendor Land, Nantou County Tourist guide Net

http://taiji.nantou.gov.tw

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