Jiyue Villa Homestay. Jiuxiang Lake was originally a secluded and unknown mountain settlement. Later, the Council of Agriculture promoted the 'Beautiful Village' plan in the area, and it developed into a combination of agriculture and tourism. Jiuxiang Lake was originally a secluded and unknown mountain settlement. Later, the Council of Agriculture promoted the 'Beautiful Village' plan in the area, and it developed into a leisure area combining agriculture and tourism. It already had good natural conditions, and after beautifying the environment and adding recreational facilities such as trails, pavilions, and viewing platforms, farmers also opened tourist orchards and Hakka restaurants. Thus, Jiuxiang Lake has become a popular leisure destination. The mountains in Jiuxiang Lake are not high, and the roads are not long. There are three hiking trails in the area, namely 'Jiufu', 'Guannan', and 'Jiyue'. These trails form a loop around the mountains of Jiuxiang Lake. All three trails are well-planned, paved with stone steps, red bricks, or wooden sleepers. The trails are wide and easy to walk on. Old acacia trees are lined along the way, allowing visitors to absorb the forest's phytoncides. It takes about two hours to complete these three trails. Therefore, the trails in the Jiuxiang Lake area can be said to be a parent-child leisure trail suitable for all ages. 'Jiyue Villa' is named after its proximity to the Jiyue Trail. It is accessed from Jishan Bridge on Jiufu Road. The riverside is planted with bald cypress trees by the Water Resources Agency, showcasing different scenery in each season, especially in winter, resembling a northern landscape. The owner's residence adjacent to the villa retains a traditional Hakka red-brick house, which is part of the villa and is currently open as a resting place for guests. It is said that the original owner
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Hsinchu County