ZhushanLianxing Temple

Zhushan’s Mazu temple — shaken, restored, still here.

Address｜28 Xiaheng St., Zhushan Township, Nantou County

Illustration of Zhushan · Lianxing Temple

The Tea

Wild Ginger Lily Scented Oolong

First comes the fresh, gentle fragrance of wild ginger lily. The oolong base carries ripe-fruit notes and a mellow warmth; the floral scent lingers in the throat, leaving you calm and soothed. The ginger lilies grow on our own friendly farmland, hand-picked in season; the tea is naturally scented with fresh flowers and roasted in small batches.

Buy this tea →See the gift box

Brewing

Tea bagTea bag · 3 g · 300 ml

Water95°C

Steep3min

Tea bag1 bag · 3 g

Hot water300 ml

Take the bag out on time so the tea doesn’t turn bitter.

The Story

Lianxing Temple

Lianxing Temple was founded in the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty (by one account in 1742) and is dedicated to Mazu, the Heavenly Holy Mother. It is considered the oldest Mazu temple in Nantou and is a county-designated historic site.

After the 921 earthquake, the temple and the old street were restored piece by piece. From here, the mountain roads toward Lugu and Shanlinxi are lined with tea gardens all the way.

The Neighbour

Wildlife around Zhushan

Swinhoe’s PheasantLophura swinhoiiAn endemic Taiwanese pheasant, seen in the forests of Shanlinxi in Zhushan. The male has a white crest and white central tail feathers.

A gentle noteWalk softly on forest roads in the early morning and stay on the trail; it often feeds quietly in the undergrowth.

Next Stop