Yumenguan B&B (玉門關民宿)

Yumenguan Mountain Villa B&B in Nantou is one of the most popular hidden-gem destinations in central Taiwan for a two-day trip. It offers an in-depth, fun-filled stay at one location (one night, three meals and three snacks). Guests may also arrive in the morning, with farm rooms available from 3 p.m. A guided tour runs throughout the stay, starting with an introduction to the grounds. Afternoon tea features Pingpu indigenous specialty snacks and kiln-roasted maqaw black pork or shrimp. Guests are welcomed with firecrackers, then can fry 'yuanbao' (gold ingot treats) at Yuanbao Mountain to fill their pockets with fortune. In this home of volcanic mud, you can try applying the mud on site, prized for skin whitening. Thanks to stream-closure conservation efforts in Beishan Gorge, fish fry have returned, stream shrimp abound, and you can spot the high-mountain stream fish kuhua. Tel: 0933565579.