Travel Guide: Lala Mountain Daguan Farm, Taoyuan City

Introduction

Tucked into the misty mountain highlands of northern Taoyuan’s Fuxing District, Lala Mountain Daguan Farm is a serene escape from Taipei’s hustle, ideal for nature lovers, family travelers, and anyone craving crisp mountain air, forest scenery, and homegrown hospitality. Perched above the popular Shihmen Reservoir watershed, this family-run mountain accommodation puts Taiwan’s iconic Lala Mountain old-growth forest right on your doorstep.

Hotel Overview

Lala Mountain Daguan Farm is located at No. 189, Shenmu Road, Shangbalin, Hualing Village, Taoyuan City, and caters to every type of traveler. Spacious non-smoking rooms and family-friendly configurations fit both couples and multi-generational groups, and pets are welcome for no extra fee with advance notice. All private bathrooms come stocked with free toiletries, towels, slippers, and a hairdryer, while extra comforts like electric blankets take the edge off cool mountain evenings.

On-site amenities include free property-wide Wi-Fi, no-reservation free public parking, luggage storage, and a tour desk to help plan your mountain adventures. Outdoor spaces include a garden, sun terrace, and dedicated picnic area perfect for morning coffee or sunset snacks. The on-site restaurant serves hearty local mountain cuisine made with farm-grown produce, and paid add-ons range from laundry service and meeting facilities to a shuttle transfer up the winding mountain road. For active guests, the farm organizes paid guided walks, hiking tours, and local cultural classes, plus evening entertainment and off-site karaoke for groups.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions sit within a 30-minute drive of the farm:

• Lala Mountain Ancient Giant Trees Reserve: Just 10 minutes away, this protected old-growth forest is home to dozens of 500 to 2,800-year-old red cypress trees. An easy, well-marked 3.5km loop trail winds through moss-draped giant trees, perfect for casual hikers.
• Baleng Trail: A moderate 6km out-and-back hike that follows an old logging path to panoramic views of the Snow Mountain Range and the La La Mountain basin. Look for native hydrangeas blooming along the trail in early summer.
• Shifen Waterfall (Fuxing District, Taoyuan): A 30-minute drive from the farm, this 20-meter cascade tumbles into a turquoise pool surrounded by dense forest, far less crowded than the better-known Shifen Waterfall in New Taipei.

Travel Tips

The mountain road to the farm is narrow and winding, so if you’re not an experienced driver, book the farm’s paid shuttle service from the lower foothills. Temperatures are 5–8°C cooler than in Taipei year-round, so pack extra layers even for a summer visit. If you’re bringing a pet, be sure to notify the farm at the time of booking to confirm your pet-friendly room allocation. Book at least two weeks in advance for weekends and autumn foliage season, when rooms fill up quickly. The farm’s only spoken language is Mandarin, so have a translation app ready if you don’t speak Chinese. Don’t leave without trying the farm’s homemade preserved mountain vegetables and wild honey, sold at the front desk.