Fifteen Recommended Camellia Viewing Trails in Miaoli for the Tung Blossom Season
Last updated 2026-11-09 — From April to May when spring is in full bloom, Miaoli’s tung trees burst into radiant bloom. The delicate, elegant fragrance of tung blossoms gradually drifts across Taiwan on the gentle spring breeze. Recognized as one of the Twelve Major Hakka Festivals, the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival often sparks a wave of flower appreciation enthusiasm during this transitional season between winter chill and spring warmth...
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
From April to May when spring is in full bloom, Miaoli’s tung trees burst into radiant bloom. The delicate, elegant fragrance of tung blossoms gradually drifts across Taiwan on the gentle spring breeze. Recognized as one of the Twelve Major Hakka Festivals, the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival often sparks a wave of flower appreciation enthusiasm during this transitional season between winter chill and spring warmth. Thanks to its mild climate and rich Hakka cultural heritage, the Miaoli area has long been regarded as one of the best places to enjoy tung blossoms. The various tung blossom-related events held in its towns and villages have also become a major draw for visitors. To help tourists plan their tung blossom viewing trips to Miaoli, the Miaoli County Government has specially selected 15 recommended trails, inviting visitors from all over the country to experience the warm hospitality of Hakka communities and admire the beautiful sight of snow-white tung blossoms covering Miaoli.
Fifteen Recommended Camellia Viewing Trails in Miaoli. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
The shy, pristine beauty of white tung blossoms — bright and enchanting. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
| 1. Miaoli City Xijiaoping Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Cat Mountain Bicycle Path, Osmanthus Bamboo Pavilion, Xijiaoping Road, Xijiaoping Mountain, Little Great Wall |
| 2. Zaobridge Township Charcoal Acacia Tung Blossom Trail | Charcoal Valley Trail (Charcoal Museum), Jian Pond Ancient Trail, Shangri-La Amusement Park, Rear of Cisheng Temple, Cuba Leisure Resort |
| 3. Shitan Township Tung Blossom Trail | Yongxing Waterfront Park, Malin Village, Zentou Village, Xindian Waterfront Park, Xikou Tunnel (Miaoli Route 26-2), Paper Lake Farm Surroundings |
| 4. Gongguan Township Heritage & Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Fude Elementary School, Dalukeng, Chukuangkeng Ancient Trail, Dakeng Trail |
| 5. Toufen Town Back Garden Tung Blossom Trail | Back Garden Tung Blossom Trail, Luchukeng Leisure Farm |
| 6. Tongluo Township Twin Peaks Tung Blossom Hiking Trail | Twin Peaks Mountain Hiking Entrance Tung Blossom Trail, Hutou Ancient Trail, Salt-Carrying Ancient Trail, Tung Blossom Happy Park (Hakka Grand Courtyard), Tongluo Jiuhuashan |
| 7. Sanwan Township Yonghe Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Porter’s Ancient Trail, Old Chonggui Trail, Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Tongjing Forest Trail, Shenzhuo Mountain Trail |
| 8. Dahhu Township Outpost Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Outpost Trail, Dawoshan Ecology Trail, Jiangmaya Leisure Agriculture Area (Miaoli Route 130) |
| 9. Sanyi Township Flying Snow Path Tung Blossom Trail | Firewood Carrying Ancient Trail, Waizhuangshan Trail, Green Tunnel, Yutengping Broken Bridge, Shengxing Station, April Snow Trail, West Lake Resort |
| 10. Nanzhuang Township Tung Blossom Old Street & Hakka Charm | Penglai Creek Fish Conservation Trail, Along Route 124, Xiaodonghe Trail, Xiangtian Lake, Shenxian Valley, Deer Farm, Shitoushan Scenic Area (Kanhua Hall), Round Dance Trail, Nanfucun Yinglong Ancient Trail |
| 11. Touwu Township Dreamy Waterscape Tung Blossom Area | Touwu Township Dreamy Waterscape Tung Blossom Area: Mingfeng Ancient Trail, Dreamy Tung Blossom Grove, Along Miaoli Route 126 |
| 12. Zhuolan Township Leisure Fruit Picking Joy Tour | Around Liyutan Reservoir, Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area |
| 13. A Leisurely Adventure Exploring the Antiquity of Tongxiao Town | Fuzhi Xinglin Park |
| 14. A Lively Cycling and Blossom Tour in Xihu Township | Along Miaoli Route 119 and Route 128 |
| 15. A Soaking Experience in Atayal Culture at Tai’an Township Hot Springs | Along Miaoli Route 62 |
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