Experiencing Linyuan's Unique Culture

　Escape the hustle of city life and discover Linyuan's unique countryside charm, where wooden buildings reminiscent of Kyoto showcase a rich blend of Chinese and Japanese influences. The area also features a tranquil wetland park full of wildlife and local delicacies, including duck rice.
　The first stop is the Former Dinglinzihbian Police Station（原頂林仔邊警察官吏派出所）, established in 1898 as Linyuan's first government office. Surrounded by shady, lush greenery, with its brick-and-wood hall, wooden dormitories, and coral-stone air-raid shelter, every corner you capture feels like wandering through an old alley in Kyoto. It is a must-see for anyone interested in history and architectural heritage.

　Enjoy the local delicacies with a classic Lan-jie Duck Rice（蘭姐鴨肉飯）lunch. The eatery offers an inviting aroma of duck fat and crispy garlic. Every bite of fragrant duck rice, combined with tender, juicy duck slices, is truly delightful. Dip the duck in the ginger-soy paste for a touch of sweetness. This regional specialty is a beloved comfort food that captures the essence of southern Taiwanese cuisine.

　Enjoy a peaceful afternoon at Linyuan Ocean Wetland Park（林園海洋濕地公園）. The park features a wide variety of birds, fish, shrimp, crabs, and mangrove species, including the black mangrove. It's a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts. From September to May, visitors can see upside-down jellyfish, a rare sight in Taiwan, which makes the park special and a must-visit for nature lovers.

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走出城市喧囂，不妨來林園走走。這裡有宛如小京都般的日式建築、生態豐富的濕地公園，還有在地必嚐的鴨肉飯。

旅程第一站，我們來到1898年設立的「原頂林仔邊警察官吏派出所」，它是林園最早的官署。園區綠蔭環繞、日式磚木廳舍、木造宿舍與咾咕石防空洞間，隨手一拍，都像漫步在京都老巷。

接近中午，順道品嚐在地人從小吃到大的經典美味「蘭姐鴨肉飯」。鴨油香氣撲鼻、蒜酥金黃酥脆，粒粒分明的鴨肉飯讓人一口接一口。切盤鴨肉鮮嫩多汁，沾上薑泥醬油膏更添甘甜。

午後時光交給大自然療癒心靈。「林園海洋濕地公園」生態多元，棲息著多種鳥類、魚蝦蟹，還有紅樹林，主要樹種為海茄苳，對攝影愛好者而言，無疑是一座寶庫。每年9月至隔年5月，更有機會目睹全臺難得一見的「仙后水母」，絕對值得細細探索。

．原頂林仔邊警察官吏派出所
地址：高雄市林園區福興街97號
．蘭姐鴨肉飯
地址：高雄市林園區文化街143號
．林園海洋濕地公園
地址：高雄市林園區半廓路