The romantic May Snow season has arrived, and tung blossoms can be spotted across Hakka communities in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Nantou, and Changhua. Various tung blossom festivals have also kicked off. The pure white blossoms line Taiwan Provincial Highway 3 in northern Taiwan, and among the many tung blossom viewing spots, Miaoli’s Gongguan “Tung Blossom Manor” stands out the most. The sight of snow-like white petals falling from the sky is so breathtaking that even the annual Tung Blossom Festival uses it as a promotional highlight.
Tung Blossom Manor is Miaoli’s most famous tung blossom viewing spot.
Located in Gongguan Township, Miaoli, Tung Blossom Manor is the most renowned tung blossom viewing site in Dalukeng. The tung blossom king tree in the garden dots the ground like a snowy landscape, captivating many visitors. The manor covers about 1,500 ping and is divided into a homestay area and a dining area. Originally a private vacation cottage owned by the boss, the expansive and enchanting mountain views led the manor owner to open their long-maintained private villa to the public, allowing everyone to share this beautiful mountain forest.
The ultra-popular accommodation area has only six rooms. The homestay features New Zealand-style architecture paired with Canadian cedar logs, filling the interior with a rich woody fragrance of phytoncides. The rooms are tiled with Italian ceramics and adorned with huge European palace-style chandeliers hanging from the log ceiling — one can’t help but admire the unique and exceptional taste of the boss, who comes from the construction industry, giving guests the illusion of transforming into European nobility. The balconies in the rooms are perfect spots for tung blossom viewing. During the blooming season, guests can enjoy the romantic sight of falling blossoms any time of day or night. At night, the tung blossoms illuminated by lights take on an especially enchanting appearance as the white petals scatter.
Admire the snow-white petals scattered all over the ground.
If you don’t have time to stay overnight, sit under the tung blossom trees and savor the exquisite dishes prepared by the manor owner. The manor owner recommends two creative dishes that blend Western cuisine with Hakka sauces: “Perilla Chicken” and “Orange Sauce Salmon,” which break away from traditional Hakka flavors to offer a uniquely delightful taste. Tung Blossom Manor is currently offering unlimited drinks at the self-service beverage bar during the flowering season, as well as a 25% discount for weekday stays. Let visitors play amidst the fluttering tung blossoms or sit in the sea of flowers while enjoying the romance of May.
Miaoli Tung Blossom Manor
Reservation phone: (037)220-788
Address: No. 35-3, Fude 3, Dalukeng, Fude Village, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County
Business hours: 08:30–17:30 (Restaurant business hours)
Transportation: Exit at Gongguan Interchange, drive along Provincial Highway 6 toward Dahu for about 20 minutes, turn left at the 26.5 km mark on Provincial Highway 6, and continue straight along the farm road for about 10 minutes to arrive.
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