Castle Peak Farm, Farm restaurant in Jinfeng, Taiwan
Castle Peak Farm is a mountain restaurant at approximately 800 meters elevation that spreads across slopes covered with golden needle flowers from August to October. The facility features observation platforms, walking trails, pavilions, and dining areas designed for visitors across different seasons.
The operation started about 50 years ago as a processing facility for drying golden needle flowers when flower production boomed in the region. This original purpose shaped how the place developed and remains connected to its current use.
The restaurant sources ingredients from mountain crops, including golden needle flowers and ginger, reflecting how farming shapes local food traditions. Visitors encounter these plants throughout the grounds and can see how they are valued in everyday cooking.
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes as the trails on the slopes can be uneven and have varying conditions depending on the season. The best time to visit is from August to October when the flower fields are fullest, though the grounds remain accessible year-round.
Visitors can participate in harvesting golden needle flower sprouts and learn to prepare regional dishes using these fresh ingredients. This hands-on experience connects the farm's origins as a processing center with how people engage with the place today.
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