Miaoli [Two-day tour of a French castle estate you have never been to] Nanzhuang Grasse Hotel | Biluojiao Garden | Lion Head Mountain Archway Hiking Trail | Xiangtian Lake Tribe Miaoli County Saisiyat Folk Cultural Relics Museum | Penglai River Fish Protection Trail | Depart from Taipei

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– Accommodation Information –

🏨【Grass Hotel】🏨
The only Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) in Miaoli selected for the global luxury boutique hotel certification in 2023 is located in Miaoli Nanzhuang, which has been selected for the international slow city certification. It shows the outside world a new life attitude headed by "slow living, slow eating, slow travel", and becomes a place of "peace of mind" where travelers can feel stress-free. Grasse Inn extends the slow-living spirit of Nanzhuang and builds a new inn in an elegant and romantic Gothic architectural style, evoking travelers' inner yearning for living in a manor castle. Echoing the French taste and gentleness of Grasse, the perfume capital of southern France, the building's classical romantic arches and spires are presented in their original and delicate form brick by brick.



– Attractions Introduction –

💐【Biluojiao Garden】💐
★Bonus hydrangeas bloom from April to May, and hillside hydrangeas bloom from May to June ※If the hydrangeas are not in good condition during the season, please change to the original location to enjoy other flowers. Biluojiao is a simple restaurant located in the mountains. The main entrance is a small wooden house surrounded by greenery and various flowers and plants. The dining area is above the 2nd floor, providing afternoon tea meals such as hot pot and pancakes. In addition, if there are many people or family visits, you can also make a reservation for the flavor combination restaurant. When the hydrangea season comes, hydrangeas can be seen everywhere. The overall environment created is very comfortable, making people want to daydream in the mountains. Tourists must not miss the hydrangea hill behind Biluo Cape, as this is where the most flowers are!
Photo credit: Biluojiao

🔔【Xiangtianhu Tribe Miaoli County Saisiyat Folk Cultural Relics Museum】🔔
The Miaoli County Saisiyat Folk Cultural Museum is located in Xiangtianhu Village, Donghe Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County. Xiangtian Lake, in Saisiyat “rarema:an”, means a place where a lot of dyes are produced. This place is also the site where the Saisiyat people of Nanzhuang hold the paSta'ay (dwarf spirit festival). It is a three-story building. From a distance, you can see the stone pillars decorated with Saisiyat totems and the building body covered with bamboo strips. The first floor of the museum houses a bamboo and rattan weaving craft area and a special exhibition room, the second floor is a permanent exhibition area, and the third floor is a ritual display area and an outdoor viewing platform, which overlooks the entire lake.
Image from: Sanshan National Scenic Area

⛰️【Lion Head Mountain Archway Hiking Trail】⛰️
The Shishan Historic Trail is a road that used to connect the "Shitou" in Nanzhuang, Miaoli, and the "Shiwei" in Emei, Hsinchu. Its unique historical location and the Buddhist temples along the way give this ancient trail a unique cultural flavor. Step into the ancient trail and savor the charming charm of Lion Head Mountain. Take the Taiwan Express Nanzhuang Line to Lion Head Mountain Historic Trail Station. As soon as you get off the train, you can see an elegant mountain gate. It was built in 1940 to celebrate the 2600th anniversary of the Japanese royal family. The gate and the prominent "Lion Head Mountain" inscription on it lead travelers into the nostalgic atmosphere of the Lion Mountain Historic Trail. Walk along the ancient trail all the way to the highest point - Moon Viewing Pavilion, which is also the boundary between Hsinchu and Miaoli counties, and there is a boundary stone standing there. It was originally called Gaoyang Pavilion during the Japanese occupation era. During the reconstruction, General Huang Jie inscribed the inscription and gave it its current name. From the pavilion, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the valley below the mountain. Visitors can rest here and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Image from: Sanshan National Scenic Area

💧【Penglai Creek Fish Protection Trail】💧※Total length 1.6 kilometers Penglai Creek is located in the southwest of Nanzhuang and is the upper reaches of Zhonggang Creek. Because it is located in the remote mountains, there are steep peaks on both sides of the stream, and there are bamboo forests and natural miscellaneous forests around it. It is lush and towering, and the mountains and rivers are intertwined. When you are in it, you can sometimes hear the dialogue between the forest and the mountain breeze, and sometimes hear the singing of the stream and the fish. The natural scenery that is formed by nature makes people involuntarily put aside all the pressure, the troubled mood settles, and the noisy sound disappears. Here, I just want to take a deep, deep breath, touch the cool stream water, look at the graceful figure of the "bitter flower", pass through the woods, cross the stream, and then go home with a body full of phytoncide and full of energy. The fish protection trail is 1.6 kilometers long. If you walk fast, you can go back and forth in about an hour and a half. However, since you are here for hiking and visiting nature, we sincerely recommend that you slow down, stop everywhere, and visit the fish, insects, plants, etc. that greet you along the way, as well as the small animals that shyly hide behind trees and under rocks. The natural ecology is full of wonders and will surprise you anytime and anywhere!
Image from: Sanshan National Scenic Area