Cingjing Farm, at an elevation of about 1,748 meters, was developed and operated by the Veterans Affairs Council. Broad, gently sloping meadows look out over the Qilai massif of the Central Mountain Range; mist drifts through all four seasons and the climate is cool. The surrounding area has developed into a dense cluster of European-style guesthouses, drawing large crowds on weekends who come to experience the high mountain meadow scenery. It is one of the most representative mountain landscape tourism destinations in central Taiwan.
Highlights of Cingjing Farm
The farm's origin was a farming settlement established during the Republic of China era to accommodate soldiers and their families who retreated from the Yunnan-Burma border region; it was later transformed into a tourism farm. The Green Green Grassland area is the farm's core — expansive slopes with the Central Mountain Range ridgeline create a distinctive landscape, and on days with good visibility you can clearly make out Qilai North Peak and other high mountains. In recent years, despite the heavy tourism development of the surrounding village, the farm itself still retains some livestock and agricultural demonstration functions.
In spring (approximately March to May), water hyacinth blooms cover the areas around the farm. In winter, morning sea clouds rise from the valleys and envelop the farm — these are the two most seasonally distinctive scenic moments at Cingjing. At dusk, the layered light and shadow as the setting sun strikes the Qilai mountain face is rich in gradation; at night, the elevation and distance from urban areas makes the star visibility noticeably better than at lower elevations.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Visit
Practical Information
Getting There & Time Required
- By car: take Provincial Highway 14A, heading up the mountain from Puli toward Wushe. The Cingjing Farm entrance is near the 23-kilometer mark. Mountain roads are prone to congestion on weekends — weekday visits or early departure are recommended.
- Highway 14A is a mountain provincial road with many curves and steep grades. Visibility is poor in rain and mist; drive carefully. In the event of a typhoon or road anomalies, check the Highway Bureau's real-time road condition announcements in advance.
- Plan to stay at least half a day to a full day. Those staying overnight can visit at both dawn and dusk for the best experience.
Nearby Connections
- Continuing up Highway 14A leads to Hehuanshan (check access and restriction information in advance), an extension option along the high mountain highway.
- On the way back down, passing through Wushe allows a stop at the Wushe Incident Memorial Park; continuing toward Puli connects with attractions in Puli town.
Sources: Compiled from contextual materials, supplemented with publicly available information. Photos pending replacement with Dio's original shots.