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Travel through Changhua with Father After Seven Days

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views

Last updated 2026-09-25 — Have you seen the movie *Father After Seven Days*? The rustic scenery from the film must look familiar. The movie truly captures the authentic essence of Taiwan’s countryside and the local attitudes and rituals toward the afterlife, blending humor with...

Have you seen the movie *Father After Seven Days*? The rustic scenery from the film must look familiar. The movie truly captures the authentic essence of Taiwan’s countryside and the local attitudes and rituals toward the afterlife. Its humor-and-tears storyline moved many viewers. The film is adapted from the essay *Father After Seven Days*, written by Liu Zi-jie, a native of Changhua who also served as the screenwriter. *Father After Seven Days* won the First Prize for Essays in the Lin Rong-San Literary Award and was adapted into a screenplay that earned the Best Screenplay Award at the 2010 Taipei Film Festival.

The mini train at Xihu Sugar Factory—its Fifth Station is now one of the top ten historical sites in Changhua County. (Photo provided by Changhua County Government)

The movie was filmed in Changhua, so visitors might want to explore the area to better experience the film’s atmosphere. Father After Seven Days Travel Route: Changbin Show Chwan Health Park → Wind Power Turbines → Lukang First Market → Sugar Factory Mini Train → Tianwei Highway Garden → Wood Fossil Museum → Tianzhong Railway Station.

Lukang First Market gathers a variety of local traditional snacks, including Grandma’s Mochi, Pig Blood Vermicelli, Yangzhou Rice Dumplings with Taro Balls, Shi’s Tofu Pudding, Teacher’s Duck Meat Soup, Fa Ji Powder... The mini train refers to the authentic mini train that has been in operation for decades. It is the oldest surviving mini train station in the region, still retaining its vintage appearance, showcasing the unique architectural style of the past, which is rarely seen today. The station today is a local cultural landmark. After riding the mini train through the countryside, this place becomes an even more memorable historical site, offering visitors a taste of old rural life.

The movie *Father After Seven Days* is both humorous and touching, with a screenplay by someone from Changhua and all scenes shot in Changhua, giving it a strong local flavor.

For more information, you can visit the Changhua County Government Tourism Website, which also offers packaged travel itineraries for visitors to choose from based on their preferences.