Taiwan Food Atlas

Sanfu Flower Garden Farm

A flower farm at the foot of the Dongshan hills — a showcase garden for clematis and hydrangea
📍 Yilan · Dongshan Township · Dajin Village⛩️Historic Temples🔖Clematis · Hydrangea · Agritourism

Sanfu Flower Garden Farm is a flower farm in Zhongshan Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County, established in 1989 on about 14 hectares of land, known for its hydrangeas and clematis, near Renshan Botanical Garden and Xinliao Waterfall.

Sanfu Flower Garden Farm (now branded Purple Forest, or Sanfu Leisure Farm) was founded in 1989 by Hsu Wen-liang and covers about 14 hectares in Zhongshan Village, Dongshan Township — one of the longer-established leisure farms in the area, operated year-round without pesticides or chemical fertilizer.

Highlights of Sanfu Flower Garden Farm

Dajin Village in Dongshan Township sits in a low hilly area with a mild, rainy climate — ideal conditions for cool-moisture-loving plants such as hydrangeas and clematis. Sanfu Farm specialises in growing both temperate and tropical ornamental plants. Glass greenhouses protect specialist varieties, while the outdoor flower beds change appearance with the seasons as different plants come into bloom. The farm is small to mid-sized and focuses primarily on floral display and hands-on farm experiences.

Hydrangeas typically peak from late spring to early summer (roughly May to July), which is the farm's busiest season. Clematis, depending on the variety, blooms from spring through autumn in a wide range of colours. The farm offers some farm experience activities, with content and fees adjusted by season. Contact the farm before visiting to confirm current blooming conditions and available activities — arriving to find nothing in flower is disappointing.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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Hydrangea Peak Season (May–July)Hydrangeas are the farm's main attraction. Blooms are at their best from May to July; call ahead to confirm the flowering condition for that week.
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Clematis Variety ExplorationThe farm grows multiple clematis varieties with different flower shapes and colours — for flower enthusiasts, this concentrated display is a rare find.
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Greenhouse Plant VisitThe glass greenhouse showcases specialist tropical plant varieties. Even in seasons when the outdoor blooms are sparse, there are plants to see inside the greenhouse.
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Call Before You GoBlooming conditions shift quickly with the weather. Contact the farm before visiting to confirm current flower status and opening hours — it saves a wasted trip.

Practical Information

Getting There

  • Driving is the recommended way. From Dongshan town center, head along the rural road toward Dajin Village and follow farm signs. Parking is available on site.
  • Public transit options are limited; driving is recommended. The drive from Dongshan Train Station to the farm takes about 15–20 minutes.
  • For admission fees and opening hours, contact the farm directly before visiting. Arriving early is advisable on weekends and public holidays.

Nearby Connections

  • Dongshan River Forest Park and the National Center for Traditional Arts are on the plains below, about 15 km away — a good follow-on after visiting the farm.
  • Dongshan Old Street is about 15 km from the farm — a natural afternoon stop for a meal and a browse, completing a full Dongshan Township day from hilltop to plain.

Source: farm public information and Dongshan Township agricultural data. Photos pending Dio's on-location shoot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sanfu Flower Garden Farm located?

Sanfu Flower Garden Farm is located in Zhongshan Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County, near Renshan Botanical Garden and Xinliao Waterfall.

When do the hydrangeas bloom at Sanfu Flower Garden Farm?

Hydrangeas typically peak from late spring to early summer, roughly May to July, the farm's busiest season.

When was Sanfu Flower Garden Farm established?

Sanfu Flower Garden Farm was founded by Hsu Wen-liang in 1989 and covers about 14 hectares, originally showcasing potted ornamental plants.

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