Ruanpikeng Leisure Agricultural Area (軟埤坑休閒農業區) has been awarded the Recreational Agricultural Area Evaluation Model Awards in both 2018 and 2021. It locates at the entrance of Tiangong Temple, behind the temple, there's the most popular high-ladder health trail . There's a sightseeing farm where you can make an appointment to experience fruit-picking, go to Shoulang Posthouse (薯良驛站) to do plant dyeing, and a nearby water park, which is very suitable for family recreation. People can also view fireflies in the firefly restoration area every spring. The water in the area is abundant all year round, supplying agricultural water on the stream's banks. The ecology of the stream is rich in fish and shrimp, and the natural environment is excellent, making it a paradise for animals and plants and a habitat for fireflies.

【High-ladder Health Trail】
It locates behind the Tiangong Temple. It is a lightweight hiking trail, which is suitable for the whole family to experience together. Every holiday attracts many people to go mountaineering and hiking, it has been becoming a new popular mountaineering trail. Walking on the pace provides a panoramic view of the rural culture and natural scenery in the Ruanpikeng Leisure Agricultural Area. There're also tourist farms and orchards nearby, where you can make an appointment for a fruit-picking experience. You can savor the fresh flavors of newly harvested fruits and create cherished memories of your trip.

【Glutinous Rice Bridge (Nuomi Bridge), historical testimony of the wisdom of the ancestor】
In the past, when building bridges, because there's without the so-called concrete materials to increase the stickiness between soil and rocks, so people added "Nuomi (glutinous rice)" to mix with earth and rocks, it became the best material for building bridges and houses at that time. Therefore, people call these bridges "Glutinous Rice Bridge (Nuomi Bridge)".

【Yuqing Temple】
There has been lengendary in a "Yuqing Temple" in the Ruanpikeng area, full of legends. It has become a center of faith for many residents and a tourist attraction, there's crowded with visitors and Incense flourishing.

【Learning plant dyeing DIY in Shoulang Posthouse (薯良驛站)】
Plant dyeing involves the use of a specific type of potato plant ---Shoulang Yam(薯良). Soak the white cotton cloth in the Shoulang Yam juice, and with the length of soaking time, you will dye it in different shades of color. Not only will it not fade, but it also has anti-corrosion properties! You can make an appointment to experience the fun of DIY dyeing!
【The planting trees man at Hezhun Forest Farm(和準林場)】
Hezhun Forest Farm is the home of fireflies. Here is a leisurely small forest farm established to afforest and protect nature. The diversity of tree species on the farm, such as incense cedar, stout camphor tree, and cinnamon, you can deeply appreciate the benefits of planting afforestation and feel the refreshing bath of forest phytoncide. Come to Hezhun Forest Farm during the holidays to experience the leisurely closeness to nature. In early summer, you can enjoy the firefly event up close. Little fireflies flutter in the night, like stars twinkling on the ground. At Hezhun Forest Farm, you can find a truly joyful experience in the beauty of nature.

Theme itinerary: Firefly Season in Dongshi District - Fluorescent Night Talk, Farming Education & DIY Experience, Fruit Picking Bus, Fruit Tree Adoption, and Annest (阿尼斯特) Landscaping Art Decoration Experience Farming Activities.

Production crops: Variety breeding Asian pear, persimmon, Asian plum, peach, plum, loquat, sweet lemon, tree grape, citrus, and avocado.

Leisure attractions: Includes high-ladder health trail, Yuqing Temple, Shoulang Posthouse, Nuomi Bridge, and Hezhun Forest Farm.


【Traffic Guide】
【By driving】
Expressway: National Highway (Sun Yat-sen Freeway or National Highway No.3) to the east-west National Highway No. 4, go east to the end → turn to Provincial Highway 3, to Dongshi (東勢) and Shigang (石岡) direction → connect to Provincial Highway 8 (from Dongshi to Guguan direction (approximately 8k) → turn left to "Ruanpikeng Recreational Agricultural Area"
【By public transportation】
．Take the "Fengyuan Bus" bound for Dongshi and Guguan near Taichung Railway Station or Fengyuan Railway Station, and get off at "Qingfu Station(慶福站)".
．If you take the high-speed rail, please get off at Taichung Wuri (烏日) Station → then take bus 153 of "Fengyuan Bus" get off at "Qingfu Village Station (慶福里站)".
．Take the "United Highway Bus" to go directly to Dongshi. Take the "Fengyuan Bus" to Dongshi and Guguan, and get off at "Qingfu Village Station." Or go to Dongshi and take a taxi.

Address: No. 75, Qingfu Street, Qingfu Village, Dongshi District, Taichung City
Tel: 04-25872151#5255
Association telephone: 04-25853488, 0928-69822