吉利潭秘境單車之旅
活動地點：光復鄉光復糖廠、馬太鞍部落、吉利潭
活動時間：三個小時
從光復糖廠出發，沿著林田幹線騎乘途經馬太鞍部落、古屋最後抵達秘境景點吉利潭。
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JiaMiYuan in Chike Mountain, Gaoliao
Yuli Township
A place that occupies a land area of 250km2, with a population of 23,000 on it, and the population density is 92 people per km2. What’s so special in this township is that they feature Hakka, Amis, Bunun culture mostly, and also, they’re the earliest center that Qing dynasty manage the eastern Taiwan. They also have Yuli Watermelon, Yuli Noodles, Yuli Yokan, Yuxi Rice, Daylily, Shiitake Mushroom, High Mountain Tea, Indian Dendranthema, Local Stories of the 13th Bay, the highest-altitude courtyard and various experience tours.
Tour Highlights
- Feel the beauty of different seasons on Chike Mountain at an altitude of 900, see flowers, make tea, watch butterflies, and starry sky and milky way
- A certified horticultural therapist takes you into a whole new world of plants
Do you see the stone turtle (Shigui) slowly climbing up after the morning sun rises? Grandpa Shigui has been watching the development of people’s lives here in silence. During the Japanese occupation, the precious Chike wood was sent to Japan in large quantities to make furniture and gun butts. After the restoration, the aborigines also left due to the hardship of the environment and climate. Later, some loggers refined camphor oil in the mountainous areas. Until the August 7 floods, many people from Meishan, Zhongpu, and Zhuqi, Chiayi, came to build houses with pen-holder trees and thatch, and planted miscellaneous grains such as corn, sweet potatoes, and taro, and also, they breed and feed pigs and chickens for a livelihood. Later, the daylily transplanted from Chiayi were best adapted. They were made into dried products and sold at the foot of the mountain for a good income. So, they planted a large number of them. The area should be 300 hectares at present. Tea trees are also being planted. There are about 60 hectares of tea plantations.
The mountain faced the impact of the sulfur dioxide incident in the 1990s, and the farmers faced difficulties in their lives. Fortunately, the town office handled the daylily flower viewing activities the following year, which began the era of leisure agriculture in Chike Mountain. At that time, the internationally renowned cellist You-You, Ma was invited to go up the mountain to shoot a car commercial. After the film was broadcast, the whole mountain and the magnificent sea of flowers attracted everyone’s attention, which made the name of Chike Mountain begin to be exposed in large numbers. However, the impact of joining WTO on import competition later made Chike Mountain is facing the problem of transformation.
In the past ten years, due to the county government’s emphasis on tourism, Chike Mountain has officially joined the development of leisure agriculture. The daylily bloom in August and September every year. The farmers constantly worked hard when it’s not the season of daylilies blooming, they create regional characteristics, transform the community into leisure agriculture, and change the community to be more friendly
How many ways to cook and eat the daylilies, and also the wild vegetables in the mountain? Through the chef’s great skills, we specially prepare healthy and nutritious vegetable and fruit vegetarian dishes for us, plus the special delicious rice in Yuli Town, so that you can enjoy an unforgettable lunch.
After enjoying the feast, you can take a walk, taste the special flavor of high mountain tea here, or listen to a licensed garden therapist who will guide us into the beautiful world of succulents and know how these cute little things can bring us stress-relieving effects and the joy of life.
l Session
We suggest a half-day trip,
GROUP SIZE:
min. 12 people, max. 25 people are permitted per booking.
※Confirmation of departure will be notified 3 days before trip (may be affected by number of participants and others)
※The organizer may cancel, postpone, alter places/activities under any consideration of weather.
l Charges
We collect “Handling Charge” according to number of participant. Other charges (eg. material, instructor, transportation, tour guide, meal & insurances) will be reimbursed with receipts & invoices.
12－18 people: NT$500/person
19－25 people: NT$400/person
CHARGES FOR A FULL ENGLISH TOUR GUIDE WILL BE DIFFERENT.
Handling charges including costs of contacting operators (such as paperwork, telecommunication) and field trips with students etc.
Any operators/alliance/personal members or tourists that willing to participate in our tours, it means to understand and accept the rules of declaration of expenses and other related procedures of TCU.
l Dress code & Requirements
Long sleeve, trousers/pants, cap, mosquito repellent, sneakers, rain gear, light outerwear, water bottle
l Itinerary Description
Assemble & Dismiss Point: TzuChi University or Hualien Station
Itinerary｜TCU(Please fill up your water bottle & use the restroom)Pre-departure note→Get on transport→Chike Mountain→TCU(Dismiss)
l Highlights
#LocalStories｜Story of Chike Mountain
Storyteller：
JiaMiYuan
03-8851691
#ExperienceInCommunity｜Relieving Potted Plants
Information of related cooperative operator members:
【Friends of the Community】&【Master&Artisan】
l Transportation
A suitable and comfy vehicle will be provided according to the number of people. Transportation charges may have variation due to pandemic regulation(number of passenger allowed).
We only hire local drivers with us. With their great experience and familiarity in Hualien, let’s travel around the countryside with ease, and experience thoroughly in farming & handcrafts.
l Charges include
1.Instructor fee
2.Material fee
3.Transportation(inc. passenger insurance)
4.Travel insurance,NT$2M (inc. medical coverage, NT$200K)
5. Miscellaneous
6.Vegetarian Lunch fee
We truly appreciate your contribution.
Because of you choosing to join us, we get to help AT LEAST:
ONE to TWO local drivers
ONE organization/person who strive to protect local culture & history
ONE association/workshop that put great effort in community recreation
ONE courageous non-profit organization which supports local underprivileged groups
As well as their workers, partners, and families,
Enable them to keep up the right job because of your support.
l Advance Reservation in Group
We cordially invite families, merchants, associations & organizations, customize and book a trip in advance. Options of a Full or Half-day tour is provided, with transportation service at specific locations.
