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Sometimes a city crusader needs a break. And what better way to have your well-deserved breather than tending to the fields of Taiwan?
While the vibrant hubbub of the metropolitan city never fails to thrill and excite, Taiwan offers up a quieter way of life with eco-tourism - an initiative embraced by the country's government in 2002. Sought by the jaded urbanite, ecological tours are held at an array of farms, boasting diverse agricultural practices of fruits, vegetables and animals.
We embarked on these tours ourselves, where we picked fruits, pet animals and met some of the strong-headed farmers. Most of the farms are inherited by these resilient agriculture leaders, who not only embrace simpler virtues, but also champion over the reliance of modern technology.
Here are seven of such eco-farms not to be missed when in Taiwan:
4. Jianmen Ecological Farm
48-year-old Lai Zhong You gamely flexes his biceps before quipping: It’s all from the farm work. The grinning Taiwanese farmer represents the third generation of running Jianmen Ecological Farm, set up over 20 years ago. Visiting the farm is like wandering into a secret garden with its lush greenery concealing easter eggs of citrus fruits. Visit the farm during mid-December to January when the climate is colder, and the likes of oranges and tangerines are in full force! You may also pick your own citrus fruits with prices starting from SG$10.
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