Travel Guide: 鷺露茶居 (Lùlù Chájū), Chiayi County

Tucked into the misty tea-growing hills of Meishan Township, Chiayi County, 鷺露茶居 is more than just a place to stay—it’s a quiet retreat that lets you slow down and soak up the natural beauty of southern Taiwan’s highlands. Surrounded by rolling tea plantations and mountain vistas, this charming guesthouse is perfect for city-weary travelers, hiking enthusiasts, and families looking for an off-the-beaten-path escape.

Hotel Overview

鷺露茶居 is located at No. 28-1, Xitou, 7th Neighborhood, Taixing Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, with easy access for drivers thanks to free private on-site parking (no reservations required, plus additional free street parking). The property is entirely non-smoking, with designated smoking areas, spacious family-friendly rooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the building. Every room comes with tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, heating, flat-screen cable TVs, and in-room amenities including free toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers, and either a bathtub or private shower stall; extra towels and linens are available for a small fee.

On-site facilities cater to relaxed mountain stays: there are shared picnic and outdoor dining areas, barbecue grills, a fully equipped public kitchen with a refrigerator and electric kettle, and a cozy snack bar and restaurant that can accommodate special dietary requests upon request. The friendly multilingual staff (English and Chinese spoken) offer private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and paid shuttle services, plus organized experiences including complimentary local cultural classes and paid guided walking tours of the surrounding area. For families, the guesthouse provides board games, children’s books, DVDs, and other kid-friendly activities.

Nearby Attractions

Three unmissable local spots are all within a 30-minute drive of the guesthouse:

• Taixing Mountain Trail: A moderate 3.2km loop trail that winds through tea plantations and cloud forest, ending at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Jianan Plain. On clear days, you can even spot the silhouette of Jade Mountain on the horizon. It’s perfect for early morning hikes to catch sunrise over the mountains.
• Meishan Tea Culture Park: Just 15 minutes from 鷺露茶居, this park celebrates the area’s centuries-old tea-growing heritage. You can join a hands-on tea picking workshop, tour traditional processing facilities, and sample award-winning high-altitude oolong grown right on Meishan’s slopes.
• Tongnian Old Street: A 25-minute drive away, this preserved 100-year-old street is lined with wooden shophouses selling local snacks (try the crispy Meishan sweet potato cakes) and handcrafted bamboo goods, giving you a glimpse of rural Taiwanese life before modern tourism.

Travel Tips

The property’s upper floors are only accessible by stairs, so it is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments. If you plan to hike, pack layers—temperatures in the Meishan hills are 5–7°C cooler than in Chiayi City, even in summer. Book the guesthouse’s paid walking tour in advance to learn little-known facts about local tea culture and hidden viewpoints most tourists miss. If you’re traveling on a weekend, arrive before 3pm to secure a parking spot, as the area can get busy during peak hiking season.