Xinpuyi Town

Xinpuyi Town

The unique hilly terrain of Xinpuyi Town, combined with its dry and low-rainfall climate as well as the prevailing "Cihang Wind" from September to December each year, provides ideal natural geographical and weather conditions that meet the key requirements of persimmon cake production—sun exposure, drying, and dehydration. As a result, the persimmon cakes produced in Xinpuyi Town are especially fragrant, chewy, and delicious, earning widespread fame.

The Xinpuyi pears produced in the town generally hit the market around mid-June each year, but those harvested in mid-July are of higher quality. Moreover, Xinpuyi pears are among the latest harvested varieties of Taiwan’s “winter pears.” In addition to purchasing them at markets, visitors can also go directly to local orchards to enjoy the beauty of the countryside.

Around 90% of the residents in Xinpuyi Town are Hakka people who lead simple, hardworking, and resilient lives. The town also features unique architectural styles. The locals rise with the sun and rest at sunset, farming for food and digging wells for water—forming a conservative, unpretentious community and township.

These enduring elements of traditional Hakka culture have transitioned from an era of literary flourishing and cultural richness to one of agricultural decline. Yet traces of their former glory can still be seen in well-preserved Hakka heritage sites such as the Liu Family Ancestral Hall, Heping Old Street, and Shuangtang House. Beyond these exquisite traditional three-section courtyard houses, walking through Xinpuyi Town, one can still catch the aroma of classic Hakka cuisine wafting through the air, offering a glimpse into the enduring charm of this traditional Hakka town.