A Golden Alternative in Miaoli’s Mountain Town: The Splendid Blooming of Golden Shower Trees
While the late-May Tung Blossom Festival is nearing its end, the radiant golden blooms of the Golden Shower Tree are starting to open, decorating early summer with a splash of color. The “Golden Town” in Miaoli is about to experience a “golden rain.” Those looking for a unique romantic experience shouldn’t miss this golden floral shower, visible only in June.
Roads during the golden rain season carry a unique romantic charm. Photo provided by Golden Town
Commonly known as the “Golden Rain” tree, the Golden Shower Tree’s English name is indeed “Golden Shower Tree.” From late May to June, it bursts into clusters of golden-yellow flowers. When the breeze blows, the blossoms sway as if golden petals are flying through the air — a truly beautiful sight. Along Provincial Highway 6 in Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, rows of Golden Shower Trees line the road, prompting locals to name this leisure agriculture area “Golden Town.”
Beyond the Golden Shower Trees that bring the golden rain, Golden Town is also the only region in Taiwan that produces red dates. Red dates contain 80–90 times more vitamin C than apples, making them highly nutritious. As a result, local residents have created numerous delicious dishes and souvenirs featuring red dates, including red date chicken soup, red date steamed buns, red date sausages, red date popsicles, and red date preserves. These healthy and wholesome treats are all popular red date-based dishes and products.
Experience water channel culture. Photo provided by Golden Town
Visiting Golden Town isn’t just about flower viewing and gourmet food — there are also plenty of fun DIY activities not to be missed, such as Lei Tea brewing, straw weaving, pottery molding, stone painting, and traditional toy DIY. Nature and countryside lovers can choose to bike through the peaceful rural roads between the fields, enjoying the breeze and tranquil farmland scenery. When tired from cycling, you can sit and watch the fish, shrimp, and clams in the clean, cool irrigation ditches by the fields.
In conjunction with the upcoming golden rain season, Golden Town offers bicycle rentals and free guided tours for visitors. Through introductions by locals, apart from admiring the flowers and tasting delicious food, you can also learn about the culture and ecology of Golden Town. To explore more interesting ways to travel, contact the Golden Town tourism hotline at (037)237-641 or visit gotown.pixnet.net/blog.
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