Son Rose (Shan Shing Mei Gwei)

From our archives, Compass Magazine, Aug. 2002:

By Ku Chi Translated by Vanessa Wu

Nan Chuang Township, in northeastern Miaoli county, is a naturally attractive place that has yet to be polluted and ruined due to its isolated location. Nan Chuang then becomes a great retreat for urban people who desire to get away from the bustle of the world during holidays. After crossing the Nan Chuang Bridge, taking a left along the dragonfly mountain road and following the signs will lead you to this little Shangri-la’s Son Rose. The name of this resort literally means “mountain road roses” The owner explains that the name was derived from his daughter’s liking for the poem, Walking into the Mountain, written by Chinese poet Tu Fu, and his own fond for roses. Mountains surround Son Rose and the decor consists of white walls, black tiles and red bricks, which makes Son Rose all the more unique.

5-1, 12th Lin (borough), Tong Ho Village, Nan Chuang Hsiang (township), Miaoli County
Tel: (037) 824-938
Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)