Tucked away deep in Guanyin Mountain area in Bali Township, Taipei County, Doris Forest Gu Cin Farm is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery. The operator Mr. Bing-Chang Lin was raised in the countryside as a farm boy. In order to
Prop up his family business, he transformed the place into a recreational area, where visitors can dine and have fun here. During the flowering and harvesting season, peach, prune, pamelo, mandarin trees and other crops planted in Gu Cin Farm will offer tourists a lot to see. Plus, you definitely don’t want to miss the opportunity to savor a tempting array of flavored meals prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from the farm!

Roasted Chicken Leg

Roasted chicken leg with pamelo sauce is one of the top-selling dishes in Doris Forest Restaurant. This dish is made of boneless chicken leg seasoned with cinnamon and other spices and garnished with homemade pamelo sauce to enhance the taste.

Pamelo-flavored Hot Pot

Pamelo-flavored hot pot is an elaborately prepared vegetarian dish specifically designed for vegetarian and health-conscious consumers. This dish is consisted of broth made of pamelo roots and garnished with various mushroom ingredients, creating a refreshingly delicious taste.

Rural-style Pickled Ham Hock

To present the perfectly chewy taste of pickled ham hock, the pork knuckle is first stewed and then roasted to make it crispy with a chewy bite. The combination of crispy outer skin and succulently flavorful inside is part of this dish’s charm.

Agricultural Specialties for Sale

Bali Township is well-known for its provision of fruits, such as pamelo, peach, prune, mandarin, etc. During the harvesting, it will attract throngs of tourists coming here for fruit picking. Besides that, Gu Cin Farm also features a wide range of fruit related products for sale.

Hand-pulled Ceramics

DIY hand-pulled pottery lesson is given by the owner. Mr. Lin has many years of teaching experience. In order to carry forward the beauty of ceramic arts, there will be a stunning collection of ceramic works of art created by Mr. Lin himself on display. Visitors are also welcomed to join the class and have fun in pottery making!

Picturesque Natural Scenery

Tucked away deep in Guanyin Mountain area, Doris Forest‧Gu Cin Farm embraces picturesque hilly landscape and sea views, making this place an ideal spot for sightseeing and stargazing. It is also worth mentioning that Gu Cin Farm commands a spectacular view of Taipei Harbor and northern coastline.

Gu Cin Farm

【Links】
◎Chinese version：http://0286303356.tw.tranews.com/
◎Japanese version：http://jp0286303356.tw.tranews.com/


【Opening Hours】
　Weekdays：11:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM　
　Weekends：10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM
※No admission required. Minimum order per person is NT$100.


【Promotions】
◎TraNews readers can enjoy a free cup of vinegar drink on orders of over NT$1,000 upon presentation of
　TraNews coupon.


【Activities】
　January ~ February　　Peach blossom
　March ~ April　　Pamelo blossom
　May ~ June　　Peach & prune
　July ~ October　　Bamboo shoots flavored meal
　August　　Sterculia flavored meal
　September ~ November　　Pamelo
　December ~ January　　Orange flavored meal


【Recommendations】
◎Specials
　Rural-style pickled ham hock　　NT$780
　Sautéed lamb chop with tree plums　　NT$780
　Rib eye steak with pamelo　　NT$820
　All the above-mentioned prices include table wine, salad, wild yam soup, wholewheat bread with handmade
　 jam, handmade ice cream and tree plum vinegar drink.◎ Combos
　Pamelo-flavored hot pot (vegetarian) 　　NT$300
　Pork hot pot with pamelo roots　　NT$350
　Beef hot pot with pamelo roots　　 NT$350
　Roasted chicken leg with pamelo sauce　　NT$430
　Stewed beef briskets with orange peels　　NT$300
　Kimchi & seafood hot pot with orange peels　　NT$380
　Pork ribs steak with peach & honey mustard　　NT$400
　Kimchi & seafood hot pot with bamboo shoots　　NT$380
　Pork hot pot with bamboo shoots　　NT$400
※All the above-mentioned prices include dessert and beverage. Additional NT$100 for Seasonal fruit salad with
　vinegar.
◎Afternoon tea
　Waffle afternoon tea:NT$130 beverage + waffle (chocolate, honey or caramel)　　NT$230
　Cake afternoon tea: NT$130 beverage + cake + handmade biscuits or handmade pamelo cake　　NT$200
◎Beverage NT$130 ~ NT$200
　Coffee/ Milk tea/ Vinegar drink/ Smoothie/ Tea/ Herbal tea


【Traffic Information】
　National Highway No.1 -> Exit by Wugu/ Sinjhuang Interchange -> Provincial Highway No.64 -> Xindian –
　Bali Expressway -> Bali -> Provincial Highway No.15 -> West Coastal Expressway -> Turn right onto Laochiankeng
　Road -> Doris Forest‧Gu Cin Farm


【Parking Information】
　Free parking lot


【GPS Information】
　Longitude: 121.406575
　Latitude: 25.126305


Address: No.34-5, Laoqiankeng Rd., Bali Township, Taipei County 249, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Let’s Dine and Have Fun at a Family-friendly Restaurant in Bali!