Travel Guide to He Feng Min Su (和風民宿), Miaoli County

Introduction

Tucked into the rolling green hills of Gongguan Township, He Feng Min Su is a traditional Japanese-style homestay that perfectly blends Wafu elegance with Taiwan’s warm, rural hospitality. If you’re craving a slow escape from Taipei’s busy streets, this cozy countryside retreat delivers unbeatable views, quiet comfort, and easy access to some of Miaoli’s most beloved natural and cultural gems.

Hotel Overview

He Feng Min Su is located at No. 100-17, Ren’an, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, with free private on-site parking including accessible spots, making it ideal for road-tripping visitors. The homestay offers a range of soundproofed, non-smoking rooms, many with private entrances, extra-long beds, and private bathrooms stocked with free toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers. Most rooms open out to balconies or terraces with sweeping views of the courtyard, garden, nearby river, and distant mountains, with select rooms offering complimentary WiFi.

Guests can enjoy daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and multilingual service in both English and Chinese. On-site facilities include an in-house coffee shop, a sprawling garden, and outdoor seating areas perfect for morning tea or stargazing after dark. For an extra fee, the homestay organizes themed dinner nights, live local music performances, and guided bicycle tours through the surrounding countryside, plus meeting and banquet facilities for small group events.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a 20-minute drive of the homestay:

• Gongguan Pomelo Farm: Miaoli is famous for its juicy, fragrant pomelos, and Gongguan’s family-owned farms let visitors pick their own fruit during harvest season (August to September). Year-round, you can sample pomelo jelly, pomelo tea, and other local artisanal products at nearby farm shops.
• Miaoli Huoyan Mountain Hiking Trail: A moderate 3-kilometer trail that rewards hikers with panoramic views of the Taiwan Strait and Miaoli’s rolling farmland. The mountain is famous for its fiery red sunset views and wild azalea blooms in spring.
• Longcen Lake: A peaceful, glassy mountain lake surrounded by cyprus forests. It’s perfect for casual lakeside walks, birdwatching, and picnics, with a flat loop trail that’s accessible for casual hikers and families.

Travel Tips

Book your stay well in advance, especially during harvest season and long weekends, when rooms fill up quickly. If you plan to join the homestay’s themed dinner or bicycle tour, reserve your spot at least three days ahead to secure a place. Pack comfortable walking shoes for hiking and farm visits, and bring layers—Miaoli’s countryside cools down significantly in the evenings even during summer. Note that WiFi is only available in select rooms, so if you need reliable connectivity, be sure to request a WiFi-enabled room when booking. For travelers without a car, you can take a local bus from Miaoli Train Station to Gongguan Township and arrange a pick-up with the homestay’s concierge service ahead of time.