Houli Horse Farm, this place not only has a hundred-year-old Japanese-style architecture, but you can also get close to super cute small animals, and there is the international-level 'Tianma Illusory Dream Circus' waiting for you!
Houli Horse Farm is the oldest and largest equestrian base in Taiwan, existing since the Japanese colonial period in 1937, and it was an important military horse farm at that time! After the baptism of time, it has transformed from a serious military site into the tourist and leisure park we see today, but those precious Japanese historical buildings have been completely preserved, allowing people to feel that unique nostalgic atmosphere while having fun.
Visiting Houli Horse Farm, you absolutely cannot miss these two atmospheric buildings 'First Stable' and 'Second Stable'! They were built in 1912 AD (the first year of the Republic of China), and these two stables were important facilities of the 'Taichung Prefecture Horse Breeding Farm' during the Japanese colonial period, featuring a unique Western half-wooden exterior, combined with a cross-shaped internal layout, which is excellent for ventilation and lighting, and also has earthquake resistance. Each stable has 28 stalls, and these are important surviving witnesses of the Japanese colonial period horse farms in Taiwan!
The Houli Horse Farm area is vast, with large green spaces and dense trees, as well as various facilities, whether you want to get close to animals, seek excitement, or simply relax and stroll, it can satisfy you!
Coming to the horse farm, of course you have to get up close and personal with the cute horses! In the horse viewing area, you can see various handsome horses, and the sales department also sells grass and carrots, allowing you to experience the joy of feeding horses by hand. Besides horses, the park has super popular 'Capybara' and 'Dwarf Sheep', although we only saw one of each that day!
If you bring children, the dinosaur track car is absolutely a must-play item! 100 yuan per ride for two people, letting children experience the fun of driving a dinosaur car. Of course, the classic carousel is also indispensable, going up and down with music, allowing both adults and children to rediscover their childlike heart!
Want to learn more about the history and culture of horses? The Horse Farm Glory Hall is absolutely worth a visit! It details the trajectory of Taiwan's horse administration, the development of equestrian sports, and the historical glory of the horse farm. The hall also has many antique-level horse equipment displays, giving you a glimpse into the bond between humans and horses. More specially, there is the 'Little Horse Fairy' AR interactive game, where you can apply the horse equipment knowledge learned in the exhibition to the correct parts, learning through play!
Speaking of the main event at Houli Horse Farm, it must be the 'Tianma Illusory Dream Circus'! This performance, which brings together circus elites from four continents, will absolutely leave you dazzled and full of exclamations!
The Tianma Illusory Dream Circus performance lasts about 70 minutes and includes as many as 10 spectacular acts. From high-difficulty stunts and equestrian performances to the breathtaking globe motorcycle extreme speed show, every scene is full of tension and artistry. You can start lining up 30 minutes before the show to get a good seat and prepare for a visual and auditory feast!
Helpful reminder: After the show starts, recording, videoing, or taking photos is strictly prohibited! Just focus on enjoying and keep that emotion in your heart!
After the performance, the circus performers will gather in the performance area, and visitors can go up to take photos with them and feel their warm enthusiasm. Especially the teams from the globe motorcycle extreme speed show and the royal crazy horse equestrian stunts will wait outside the exit for photos with visitors, so thoughtful!
Even more surprisingly, after leaving the circus area, there are two staff members dressed in red horse-shaped and gray gorilla-shaped costumes, waiting to have fun and take photos with everyone! The whole scene is filled with a joyful atmosphere, so you can leave with full happy memories after watching the exciting performance.
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