Wanan Rice House

「Community cultural display on county highway No. 197」

The Wanan Community at Chishang has a mixed population of different peoples, including Hakka, Minnan and Amis tribes. With the largest size of organic farms, Wanan was where organic farming began in Chishang. Local residents reached the consensus of taking care of their environment a long time ago and therefore have preserved the rural landscape of the rice fields. Farming activities have not only helped local people make a living, but also allowed all visitors to have a glimpse of traditional wisdom and local agricultural culture. Once an idle fertilizer warehouse, Wanan Rice House became a multi-function venue operated by local people after its transformation. The signature dish “big-bowl rice,” which was lunch of local farmers during the harvest time of rice, is prepared with chewy rice grown in Chishang, pork stew and seasonal vegetables. “ Bubble rice tea,” a creative beverage made with organic brown rice powder, tapioca powder and brown sugar, is a must-try drink invented by local women and it is not sold anywhere else. The tapioca pearls have a unique flavor and chewy texture and you will fall in love with this special beverage once you try it!