7 Special Experiences on Qingjing Farm, the Mini Switzerland in Taiwan

The Small Swiss Garden is the most famous attraction on Qingjing Farm. Although it's small in size, it has beautiful Nordic scenery and is well worth a visit. In the Small Swiss Garden you can see beautiful parterres, swan lakes and colorful paper windmills. There are also pumpkin carriages like in the fairy tales which have many pigeons in them. When walking in the garden, you will feel like you have walked into a fairytale Nordic countryside. The Carton King Theme Restaurant next to the Small Swiss Garden is not to be missed. Most of the furniture and tableware in the restaurant are made of corrugated paper, which are very creative. You will be given a ticket to the Small Swiss Garden if you spend 300 TWD (about 10 USD).

On holidays, there is a special "Sheep Strip Show" on the Qingqing Grassland which attracts numerous tourists. There are shows at 9:30 and 14:30. The so-called "Strip Show" is actually a wool-shaving show. The shepherds from New Zealand pick up the lambs skillfully and take the shaver to the sheep's wool. In a few seconds, the furry lamb is immediately clean shaven, showing off its slim body. The shepherd is very humorous and has been professionally trained. The event's atmosphere is very relaxed and funny. The staff will also teach you how farms in New Zealand are run, from sheepdogs driving sheep, to sheep auctions and sheep shaving. They will show you a myriad of things you've never seen before. If you are interested you can feed the lambs at the end of the performance and get up close with them!

Mount Hehuan, more than 3,000 m above sea level, is located at the junction of Ren'ai Town in Nantou County and Xiulin Town in Hualian County. The advantage of its high altitude and no light pollution makes it a great place to watch the stars and enjoy the sunrise. The sunrise at Hehuan Mountain is a signature piece of scenery. Although it can't be seen every day, it is still worth a shot. When the sun rises, the first light of morning breaks through the dark world, and the rolling hills and vast clouds are reddened by the glow of the sun.

Scenery such as this is something you will remember for the rest of your life. The tourists who stay on Qingjing Farm can ask the hotel to book a pick-up, or book at the Qingjing Farm Visitor Center which costs 300 TWD per person. According to the time of sunrise, you will need to depart between 3:30 to 4:00 AM so that you can gaze into the starry sky before meeting the first sunshine of the morning!

The Qingqing Grassland is located on a hillside on Qingjing Farm. Surrounded by mountains, the grassland has European style buildings on it. On the weekends, there will be a sheep show and equestrian performance. It is the most popular area on Qingjing Farm. While standing on the grassland, you can see the blue sky, the green grassland, and the mountains in distance. The Angus cattle and the Australian sheep dotted around on the lush green grass. If you are lucky enough to see clouds, the scenery will be even more beautiful, making you feel like you are really in Switzerland! In the Sheep Castle on the east side of the grassland, you can buy sheep-related goods. There is also a sheep-feeding area where you can buy some food to feed the sheep on the grassland. You can even hug them while you're at it.

On the road to Qingjing Farm, there is a European-style castle with a Gothic clock tower. This is the Old English Manor, a high-rated five-star hotel in Qingjing. The Old English Manor is a music-themed castle-style hotel and is also the most luxurious hotel in Qingjing. It's very hard to get a room, so many people book a room a year in advance. Even if you don't stay at the hotel, you can enjoy an authentic English afternoon tea here and enjoy the luxury and exoticism. The double set meal which includes a three-tier snack rack and drinks only costs about 16 USD per person, which is not only affordable, but also delicious.

Carton King, located next to the Small Swiss Garden, is a paper-themed restaurant with a special Qingjing Farm layout. Nearly everything in Carton King, including the ceiling, the walls, the tables and chairs, and the tableware is made of paper. It's rammed full of creativity. Not only is the dining environment special, but the dishes here are also very delicious, making the restaurant quite popular. It's recommended to try the honey theme set meal here. The apple honey curry with thick pork chops, hot and sour lemon honey sauce fish, and lychee honey garlic shrimp are all Carton King specialties. There is also a sea view hot pot and many healthy light foods. In the afternoon, you can also try the special afternoon tea, which contains handmade biscuits, cheese, French bread and drinks, all presented on a paper food rack.

The B&Bs on Qingjing Farm also have a beautiful landscape. Many large and small villas with different styles are set among the green fields, just like a fairytale world. You can choose a classical and romantic European-style castle, a simple wooden house built with cedar, or a small and exquisite family home. The most famous hotel here is the Old English Manor. The Qing Jing Hanging Gardens, Shangrila Music Villa, Villa Relax, Provence Rose Lodge, Qing Ging Star B&B and other B&Bs are also good choices.