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Pausing is pressing pause on life.
Slowly give time back to yourself.
It turns out that keeping yourself company is the best scenery of all.
Three generations at the table, accompanied by Grandpa Old Camphor.
A tobacco curing house bearing the traces of time.
And a cup of coffee for a conversation with oneself.
This is not a tourist spot, it’s life.
Here, there are grandmother's signature home-cooked dishes, the solid wood old curing barn left behind by grandfather, and the aroma of a cup of coffee brewed for oneself. Because we are rooted in this land, we have learned to be grounded.
Standing within the park is a large camphor tree approximately two hundred years old, bearing witness to the passage of time. Each room in the guesthouse preserves its original architectural structure, with a unique style and layout that fills every breath with the fresh scent of wood and soil. We firmly believe that the best hospitality is to gently pass on what the land has given us.
At Fragrant Grass and Ancient Trees, we transform the gifts of the land into warm hospitality. From Hakka delicacies on your tongue to quiet moments beneath the old trees, every service carries our love for this homeland, inviting you to slow down and experience the purest form of life.
There is a home in the blueprint
The most beautiful appearance of life
Dining & Stay
What we serve is not fancy, but a taste that has always been passed down in the family.
Salty, savory, and firm—simple yet lingering in flavor,
Like the meal after a hard day's work—grounding and satisfying.
Like the meal after a hard day's work—grounding and satisfying.
This is the Hakka attitude toward life: unassuming, yet profound.
Tobacco curing barns, once used for drying and storing tobacco harvests,
Carrying the hard work and waiting of season after season.
Carrying the hard work and waiting of season after season.
Today, it has become a place for travelers to spend the night.
Walls built of red brick, a roof supported by wooden beams,
Time flows slowly within it.
Walls built of red brick, a roof supported by wooden beams,
Time flows slowly within it.
The night is especially quiet because here,
We keep time for ourselves.
We keep time for ourselves.
Features
Here, we slow down and see how the lens and words delicately capture the essence of this land.
From the silhouette of old trees to the hearth fire in the kitchen, every report is an invitation, inviting you to revisit that most primitive and tender hospitality brewed by the years.
From the silhouette of old trees to the hearth fire in the kitchen, every report is an invitation, inviting you to revisit that most primitive and tender hospitality brewed by the years.
Here, we slow down to see how the camera and words delicately capture the essence of this land. From the silhouettes of old trees to the hearth fire in the kitchen, every report is an invitation, asking you to relive that most primitive, tender hospitality brewed by time.
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Experiences
Hakka cuisine
What we serve is not fancy, but the taste that has been passed down in our family. Salty, savory, and solid—simple yet unforgettable, like that bowl of rice upon coming home after a hard day's work: grounded and satisfying. Nurtured by pure water and soil to produce the most authentic Hakka cuisine, we respond to the cultivation of years with unpretentious dishes.
Tobacco house B&B
Once used for sun-curing tobacco and storing harvests, it bore the hard work and waiting of season after season. Today, it has become a place for travelers to spend the night. With walls built of red brick and a roof supported by wooden beams, time flows slowly within. Allowing you to sleep peacefully in a space full of stories. This is the place where we want to grow old with our family, and we hope it can become your warmest home in Hualien.
Old Tree House Coffee
Providing every traveler who steps into the park with fresh air and a tranquil space, find inner peace at the Old Tree Cafe. With time and temperature, we meticulously roast a cup of coffee that allows you to converse with yourself. Through it, we gently share our affection for this land with every traveler.
Activity experience
Immerse yourself in the bounty woven by time and toil. Whether it is experiencing Hakka lei cha, hands-on botanical dyeing, walking through the alleys of Fenglin, sharing the stories of the immigrant village, or recounting the daily life of the Hakka people, Fangcao Gushu will accompany you in the gentlest way to write unforgettable memories.