The landscape of the paddy fields at Xinnan, Zhuangwei is impeccable. The reflections of the blue sky, white clouds, and flocks of waterbirds dance on the …
Introduction
The landscape of the paddy fields at Xinnan, Zhuangwei is impeccable. The reflections of the blue sky, white clouds, and flocks of waterbirds dance on the tranquil water surface. The low-lying land is flooded whenever a storm or typhoon passes, so few utility poles and “houses” are built here. In autumn and winter, the paddy fields and birds’ habitats stretch endlessly. Such beautiful scenery is quite rare in Yilan.
Kuan, Chin-Yao grew up to establish Master Guan’s Leisure Farm here. He has a fierce name and a soft heart. In 2013, Lin, Che-An observed diverse birds here and indirectly sought him for help. Kuan, Chin-Yao immediately promised to lend land to him for pesticide and chemical fertilizer-free friendly farming. He also built habitats and convinced Uncle A-nong to join him.
The originally 2-3 Ha. paddy fields have now been expanded to 6 Ha. The great quality rice produced by the group is called “Tiandong Rice.” During 2014 and 2018, 168 kinds of birds were recorded in this area, nine of which are on the IUCN Red List.
The originally 2-3 Ha. paddy fields have now been expanded to 6 Ha. The great quality rice produced by the group is called “Tiandong Rice.” During 2014 and 2018, 168 kinds of birds were recorded in this area, nine of which are on the IUCN Red List.
Features of Agricultural Tourism
Rice
The experience of a childhood dream of “having a joyful life despite the hardship” by rowing a barrel boat and bamboo raft.
The Farm also serves food by Mama Tian Restaurant. Besides Tiandong Rice, the most popular fermented bean curd, rice alcohol, and melon pickles are pickled by Tiandong Rice. With these ingredients, the Restaurant serves several melon flavor dishes, such as melon chicken soup, melon minced meat, melon steamed fish, etc.
Paddling bucket boats and bamboo rafts are a highlight of the Farm, activities which are inspired by his own childhood experience in the paddy field. When heavy rain submerged the fields, children would use the seedling buckets as boats to race in the field. Adults would also lay out their nets in the water and row out at night to harvest their catch.” These joys of labor from Guan Yaojin’s childhood have now been developed into an enjoyable experience for children.
The Farm also serves food by Mama Tian Restaurant. Besides Tiandong Rice, the most popular fermented bean curd, rice alcohol, and melon pickles are pickled by Tiandong Rice. With these ingredients, the Restaurant serves several melon flavor dishes, such as melon chicken soup, melon minced meat, melon steamed fish, etc.
Paddling bucket boats and bamboo rafts are a highlight of the Farm, activities which are inspired by his own childhood experience in the paddy field. When heavy rain submerged the fields, children would use the seedling buckets as boats to race in the field. Adults would also lay out their nets in the water and row out at night to harvest their catch.” These joys of labor from Guan Yaojin’s childhood have now been developed into an enjoyable experience for children.
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