Top One-Day Trip Itineraries to Taoyuan to See the Yellow Duck

Written/Compiled and Reported by MOOK Travel Life Net’s Chen Guanxin

 

The Yellow Duck visited Kaohsiung, and many netizens from the north must have been upset about not being able to see the duck at Glory Pier. Don’t worry though—on October 26, the Yellow Duck will be making an appearance at the Taoyuan Land Art Festival. That means folks up north can also get up close to the duck. But where else can you go after seeing the little duck? Actually, there are plenty of exciting spots nearby waiting to be discovered—whether it’s visiting the Fanjiang Ancient Houses to admire traditional Hakka architecture, enjoying fresh seafood at Yong’an Fishing Port, strolling through the Xinwu Flower Sea Leisure Area and wandering among Taiwanese lavender and cosmos flowers, or heading to Zhongli Night Market in the evening for delicious snacks. Netizens, better start planning your trip now!

The “Taoyuan Land Art Festival,” which will take place from October 26 to November 10, will be held across five major themed zones: Houhu Pond in Xinwu Township, Xinwu Pond, Guoling No. 58 Pond, the Water Lane of Xinwu Old Street, and the Fanjiang Ancient Houses. The most eye-catching highlight of this event is the international art exhibit, featuring works such as Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s “Dot Art” and Korean artist Choi Jeong-hwa’s “Lotus.” The Yellow Duck, which has recently sparked a duck-viewing craze across Taiwan, will also be displayed at Houhu Pond.

The ancient house cluster centered around the Fanjiang Ancestral Hall was once densely packed, but today only four Fanjiang houses and the ancestral hall remain. The Fanjiang Ancestral Hall is a two-courtyard, multi-winged quadrangle compound. Whether it’s the swallowtail roof ridges, the horseback-style gables, or the earthen brick structural materials, all preserve the simple and unadorned characteristics of traditional Hakka architecture. Located at the heart of the family estate, the space is well-planned and strongly embodies family unity. The other four ancient houses vary in orientation and layout but all belong to the ㄇ-shaped three-courtyard style of “main house with wings (side rooms),” with a low wall set up in front of the courtyard. Among them, the house at No. 3 is the most impressive, with decorations as ornate as those of a temple.

Yong’an Fishing Port, also known as Toucuo Port, is just like Taipei’s Fisherman’s Wharf—it features ocean-view pavilions and walking paths. At sunset, it always attracts many visitors who come to enjoy the afterglow of the setting sun. At night, the harbor-crossing viewing bridge glows with brilliant lights, creating a very romantic atmosphere. Here, besides admiring the scenery of the fishing port, you can also sample delicious seafood dishes at the sightseeing fish market.

Flower lovers, Xinwu Flower Sea is the place to go. Spanning dozens of hectares, the flower cultivation area is planted with sunflowers, cosmos, lotus flowers, Taiwanese lavender, salvia, roses, and more. Each type of flower is presented in field-like arrangements, so when they’re in full bloom, the reds, yellows, purples, pinks, and whites form a stunning sea of color—absolutely gorgeous, which is why it’s become a popular spot for wedding photos.