Cingjing Farm is a high-mountain farm in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, at an elevation of about 1,748 meters in its Youshi area, established on February 20, 1961 by the Veterans Affairs Council under the name Taiwan Jianqing Veterans Farm. In 1967, after a visit by Council chairman Chiang Ching-kuo, it was renamed Cingjing Farm. Today it is known for its Green Green Grassland and cluster of European-style guesthouses, and is counted among Taiwan's three major high-mountain farms alongside Wuling and Fushoushan Farms.
Cingjing Farm was established on February 20, 1961 by the Veterans Affairs Council under the name Taiwan Jianqing Veterans Farm. After a 1967 inspection visit by Council chairman Chiang Ching-kuo, it was renamed Cingjing Farm. Its main Youshi area sits at an elevation of about 1,748 meters, and it is counted among Taiwan's three major high-mountain farms alongside Wuling and Fushoushan Farms.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cingjing Farm established?
Cingjing Farm was founded by the Veterans Affairs Council on February 20, 1961, originally named Taiwan Jianqing Veterans Farm.
How did Cingjing Farm get its name?
After a 1967 inspection visit by chairman Chiang Ching-kuo, the farm was renamed Cingjing Farm, drawing on a poetic description of its clear air and elegant setting.
What is the elevation of Cingjing Farm?
Its main Youshi area sits at about 1,748 meters, making it one of Taiwan's three major high-mountain farms.
Sources
- 清境農場 - 維基百科 — 創立年份與海拔
- 發展沿革 - 清境農場官方網站 — 命名沿革