Into the Forests
Serenity with Tea and Greenness
Its name is derived from the Chinese meaning: the origin of Beishi River. It has been an important experimental forest since Taiwan was under Japanese colonial rule. Xitou is located in the Phoenix hill of Alishan and grows Taiwania, Cryptomeria, Zelkova, and many other different kinds of trees. TAIWANIA is the
only plant named after Taiwan.
A rustic cabin hidden in the forest and made by very rare Cypress trees. Magnificent spectacles spread themselves out before the eyes of travelers. Enjoy the tranquility of KOYA XISHAN with heartfelt hospitality.
Brew a pot of tea and enjoy its precious tastefulness. Indulge yourself in serene mountains and your five senses will be awaken by the nature.
Exploring a crafted journey with exceptional experience in cuisines. Executive chef, Yu-Sheng Chen, also renowned as the chef in a famous television cooking
show
To fulfill the responsibility of sustainability and respect the nature, KOYA XISHAN uses a variety of methods to help save the earth. For example, we use diatomaceous earth as wall material to lower the humidity, also provide reusable canvas bags and stainless thermos bottles for travelers hiking in Xitou.
