Muzha, Residential district in Wenshan District, Taiwan.
Muzha is a residential district in Wenshan that spreads across sloping terrain marked by tea plantations, universities, temples, and the Taipei Zoo. The neighborhood combines rural farmland with urban facilities dispersed throughout the mountainous landscape.
The area took its name from wooden fences built during early settlements to protect against attacks from Indigenous peoples. These defensive structures shaped how the region developed in its early years.
The tea plantations in Maokong shape the appearance of these hillsides and remain central to local daily life. Visitors can observe how tea growers continue their traditional methods while producing the valued Wenshan Paochung variety.
The easiest access to the area is through Muzha station on the Wenhu line of Taipei Metro, which connects directly to the Taipei Zoo and Nangang Exhibition Center. The hilly terrain requires good footwear, especially when exploring the tea plantations.
The Chi Nan Temple, dedicated to the God of Medicine, stands among tea plantations and is reached via a mountain gondola system. This unusual combination of sacred place and aerial transport creates a memorable experience for visitors.
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