By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Spring, from April to May, is when Miaoli’s tung trees are in full bloom. The subtle, elegant fragrance of tung blossoms wafts across Taiwan with the gentle spring breeze. As one of the top twelve Hakka festivals, the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival often stirs up a flower-chasing craze during this still-cool yet warming season. Thanks to its pleasant climate and rich Hakka cultural heritage, Miaoli has long been recognized as one of the best places to admire tung blossoms. The various tung blossom-related events organized by different townships have also become a major draw for visitors. To help tourists plan their tung blossom viewing trips to Miaoli, the Miaoli County Government has carefully selected 15 tung blossom hiking routes, inviting visitors from all over the country to experience the warmth of Hakka hospitality and admire the beautiful sight of snow-white tung blossoms blanketing Miaoli.
Miaoli’s 15 Selected Tung Blossom Hiking Trails. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
The tender white and bright yellow hues of tung blossoms look absolutely adorable. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
| 1. Miaoli City Xijiaoping Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Cat Mountain Bicycle Path, Guizhu Pavilion, Xijiaoping Road, Xijiaoping Mountain, Little Great Wall |
| 2. Zaoqiao Township Charcoal Acacia Tung Blossom Trail | Charcoal Valley Trail (Charcoal Museum), Jian Pond Ancient Trail, Shangri-La Amusement Park, behind Cisheng Temple, Cuba Leisure Resort |
| 3. Shitan Township Tung Blossom Trail | Yongxing Aquatic Park, Malin Society, Zhentou Society, Xindian Aquatic Park, Xikou Tunnel (Miaoli Route 26-2), surroundings of Zhihu Farm |
| 4. Gongguan Township Heritage & Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Fude Elementary School, Dalukeng, Chukuangkeng Ancient Trail, Dakeng Trail |
| 5. Toufen Town Backyard Garden Tung Blossom Trail | Backyard Garden Tung Blossom Trail, Luchukeng Leisure Farm |
| 6. Tongluo Township Shuangfeng Tung Blossom Hiking Trail | Shuangfeng Mountain Trailhead Tung Blossom Hiking Path, 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 Ancient Trail, Old Chonggui Steps, Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Tongjing Forest Trail, Shenzhuo Mountain Trail |
| 8. Dahu Township Exit Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Exit Trail, Dawoshan Ecology Trail, Jiangmaya Leisure Agriculture Area (Miaoli Route 130) |
| 9. Sanyi Township Flying Snow Path Tung Blossom Trail | Firewood-Carrying Ancient Trail, Waizhuang Mountain 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, Nanfu Village Yinglong Ancient Trail |
| 11. Touchou Township Dreamy Waters Tung Blossom Area | Touchou Township Dreamy Waters Tung Blossom Area: Mingfeng Ancient Trail, Dreamy Tung Blossom Forest, along Miaoli Route 126 |
| 12. Zhuolan Township Leisure Fruit Picking Joy Tour | Liyutan Reservoir Surroundings, Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area |
| 13. Explore the Ancient Charms of Tongxiao on a Leisurely Tour | Fuzhi Xinglin Park |
| 14. Taihu Township’s Lively Iron Horse & Tung Blossom Ride | Along Miaoli Route 119 and Miaoli Route 128 |
| 15. Tayal Culture & Hot Springs Adventure in Tai’an Township | Along Miaoli Route 62 |
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