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[Yiyuan Resort] Knowing the Old Trees

Yiyuan Resort

Yiyuan Resort is located between the Taiwan’s East Rift Valley, and right beside the Hualien Creek. The founder was originally engaged in agriculture and stock farming, and this couple worked hard, often transport agricultural products to the north. On the long journey, they rest under the lush big banyan tree by the roadside, have lunch, and chat, which makes the difficult days a sweet treat, and built up inseparable relationships with the old trees.

Since then, the founder heard that a big tree was about to be cut down, so he transplanted the tree back regardless of the cost, in order not to lose the trees’ life and people’s memories. Every tree planted in Yiyuan is regarded as a family-like “careful maintenance”. Perhaps the old trees know about the hard work done by the founder, it has grown strong and flourished here, extending its life. In order to pass on the concept of protecting and loving trees to the next generation, the founder gave up his business and transformed his land into a leisure tourism industry. In the end, the land and the earth rejuvenated, and here comes the Yiyuan resort.

Adhering to the spirit of protecting and loving trees, they are committed to the development of natural ecology and environmental education. So far, they are now one of the 25 tourism and entertainment businesses in Taiwan, and have passed the environmental education facility “Yiyuan Ecological Mini Education Centre” certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. And in 2020, they won the 1st place in the private business group of the 7th National Environmental Education Award. We hope that every tourist who comes to Yiyuan Resort can get a good rest here and feel the nature and humanities of this land.

Tour Highlights

The park has adopted more than 3,000 trees, all of which have been rescued through untold hardships. Behind every old tree, there is a moving story. In addition to recuperating and recovering here, the old trees can lead us to fall into the phytoncide. With every tree we have a unique relationship. In addition to being able to see and appreciate them, we can also listen to stories between people and trees, told by the tour guide. The inseparable relationship between the earth and trees: every old tree has its moving past and story worth exploring.

An old tree with lush foliage, inhabited by thousands of beautiful creatures. A towering ancient tree can not only be a haven for these lovely elves, but also a visual feast for us who live in bricks and cements.

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l Dress code Suggestion

Long sleeve, trousers/pants, cap, mosquito repellent, sneakers, rain gear, light outerwear, water bottle, cutleries

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l Highlights

Contact
(03) 8651166 ext. 11
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