About Chihshang Township
Chihshang Township covers an area of only 82.6 square kilometers, which is about 30% of the area of Taipei city, and it has a population of 8,300, which accounts for merely 0.3% of the one of Taipei City. Just like most of the towns in Huadong Valley, the residents here comprise 30% of Taiwanese aborigines, 30% of Hakka, and 30% of Pingpu tribes. The three cultural elements integrate mutually here in Chihshang Township that culture fusion is consequently perceivable from time to time. In the year of 2004, Council of Agriculture established “Chihshang Township Jinyuan Wanan Agri-tourism Area”, which was renamed “Chihshang Rice Leisure Farming Industrial Zone” in 2007, accentuating the farming features of Chihshang area.

Be Wise and Make the Pilgrimage to Mr. Brown Avenue at Dawn
The burning sun of Taitung is fierce and powerful. Would you like to ride as dashingly as Kaneshiro Takeshi on Mr. Brown Avenue? The best time to visit the scenic site is at dawn. You will be able to enjoy proper temperature, golden sunlight, and the undisturbed background without people and cars.
Appreciate the trees, the fields, and local hospitality; these are exactly the most splendid highlights of Mr. Brown Avenue. Many farming chores are practiced starting from early in the morning, and the farmers will always welcome you warmly as long as the progress of the work is not interrupted. Local peasants tend to stop their trucks at times to offer advice on the secret points and ideal shot angles. You will be stunned by their ability of talking joyfully without reserve when speaking of farm work.
Join a local guiding tour is a recommendable way to dig deeper into the land of Chihshang. Set off early in the morning, ride on a bicycle, and learn more about the trifles of Chihshang and other secret sites which are not put down in travel books through the eyes of a local resident.

Farming Experience
The reputation of Chihshang’s breathtaking landscape has already spread throughout the countries in Southeast Asia, especially tourists from Hong Kong and Singapore where large fields are rarely seen due to small but densely populated living environment. In addition to marveling at the views and relishing gourmet dishes, foreign visitors are inclined to enjoy the experience of working in the field. The schedule of farming follows the routine and law of nature that different agricultural jobs are carried out at different times. The travelers must put aside the notion of “designated item” and walk into the fields in the wake of the young farmers. The farming experience program arranged by “Good Farming Day” takes place after three o’clock in the afternoon. As clouds often converge and moderate the sultriness that comes along with the scorching sun in summer afternoon, it is suitable for going down into the fields. After sweating like a pig for about an hour, it is time to relish the desserts and dunch made from rice crops. The food seems to be more delicious than ever.

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