Song Tao Garden B & B

Puli Pines - a special kind of tree whose leaves are edible (to make juice) and is claimed to have anti-oxidant elements. The 1st time I came to Puli Pines Garden ("PPG") was in July 2012. I could still remember that the freshness of the garden, the greenery of the Puli Pines and the intimacy with mother nature. Throughout the past years, I have developed a habit of staying in PPG every time I came to Taichung. Why? Because I want to get restored and refreshed from the greenery that surrrounded my bedroom. (it's a room with long windows where you could just touch the trees and you might think that you are living in a modernized tree house). Through the pampering of mother nature, I enjoyed the tranquility of this place (well, the birds at your windows will wake you up punctually) and the time to reflect on my inner voice. Every time I stayed in PPG, I got revitalized. Apart from the perfect ambiance, I also enjoyed the "tailor-made" cuisine - breakfast and dinner (dinner is optional, breakfast is included in the room charges). The owners are a couple who is very dedicated in making "healthy" food. They would design a special menu that matches the needs of your body with seasonal fruits, rice and other traditional herbs. All these have the sole purpose of making you look young and healthy. From the perspective of traditional Chinese wisdom, a healthy body comes from healthy intake of food in accordance with 4 seasons of the year. The "tailor-made" cuisine really captivates my heart. Lastly, it is the friendliness of the owners that allures me most. Mr. LEUNG, the father of the family is a retiree. He is very compassionate on sharing his favourite hobbies with you - Chinese tea serving and coffee-making. The coffee beans are grown from the nearby area and its flavour is very unique - sweet and smooth (a kind of coffee beans that got the 2012 World Coffee Award - 1st runner-up). So, to conclude, I am now planning for my next stay in PPG. Why I like it that much? Because every time I stay in PPG, I got restored and revitalized.