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It’s probably safe to say that when most people think of Taiwan, they see its capital Taipei and the bustling street food and night markets, busy roads and crowded tourist spots.  However, just like any other destination, there is so much more to the country than its capital city.

When the time comes for travellers to begin exploring the globe again, Taiwan will be ready.  Not only has this country led the world in keeping their homeland safe during the devastating pandemic, its focus in the near future will be to entice tourists to explore the many farm stay and leisure farm resorts that have been gaining popularity in Taiwan, and embrace a feeling of tranquillity.

So, for those who yearn for a few days in the fresh air away from the cities, here are some of the best of Taiwan’s many farm stays.

At the luxury end of the scale is Fu Wan Leisure Farm.  This is an eco-friendly resort with accommodation that, while modern in appearance, fits perfectly within its beautifully landscaped surroundings.  Located down south near Kaohsiung City, this hidden modern paradise happens to be a seafood and chocolate farm as well.  The farm produces international award-winning chocolate bars, and is also famous for its sakura prawn produce And, true to the reputation of their award-winning chef, the food is nothing short of exceptional combining an elaborate mix of flavours and textures.  The restaurant’s signature rose shrimp chocolate for dessert is said to be a ‘must’.

Hua Lu Flower Home Leisure Farm is run by three sisters with almost every corner of the farm exquisitely designed and decorated with flowers and plants, used to create essential oils.  The Aroma Boutique on the farm is one of the largest of its kind in Taiwan.  It houses some of the tools used for extracting citronella and camphor oils in days past, and boasts a vast variety of essential oil products produced by the farm.  Visitors can also participate in essential oil and lotion DIY programs to gain insight into how these innovative agricultural products are made.  The farm’s spacious rooms are tastefully designed with large balconies allowing guests to overlook the beautiful floral surroundings and the remote mountains.

At the edge of the beautiful Kenting National Park in south Taiwan is the Ever Spring Eco Farmstay.  The farm is an ecologically-friendly farm and its owners are happy to teach their guests a little about its farming practices and other things such as butterfly cultivation on the farm.  The farm grows a huge range of herbs, vegetables and fruit, chilli peppers, mangoes, papaya, tomatoes, garlic, basil, peppermint and tea trees.  With all of the produce being used in the farm’s restaurant.

Kenting is Taiwan’s oldest national park and stretches out over 180 km of both land and sea and is home to a rich amount of flora and fauna.  Despite the peaceful rural setting, the farm stay is just a few kilometres from Hengchun City which has its own airport.

The Taiwan Tourist Board in Australia encourages travellers to look outside of the city and consider staying in some unconventional places.  From unexpectedly delightful farm stays to beautifully designed theme stays, there are many to choose from in Taiwan.