Admire tung blossoms and admire wood carvings — enjoy a spring flower adventure in Miaoli

Every year when the tung blossom season arrives, the mountain city of Miaoli becomes one of the hottest tourist destinations, with white flowers blanketing the hills and valleys, creating the illusion of being immersed in a vibrant sea of blossoms. This year’s Hakka Tung Blossom Festival in Miaoli kicked off on April 1, and the public can visit the “2010 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival Theme Website” hosted by the Council of Hakka Affairs to access the latest information on tung blossom viewing spots across Taiwan, as well as special offers on accommodation and entertainment.

Among the various flower-viewing routes planned by the Council of Hakka Affairs, the scenery around Miaoli is particularly captivating. In addition to enjoying the snow-white beauty of tung blossoms, the area’s wood carving art and pastoral landscapes are also well worth exploring. The talented people and spiritual energy of Miaoli have attracted artists from all over to gather here. For example, “Heart Carving House” in Yuanli was established from the renovated studio of the late master woodcarver Chen Jionghui, integrating indigenous culture into Min-style architecture, which is its most distinctive feature.

Miaoli Zhao Pin Hotel in Yuanli has launched a limited-time “Spring Trip to Yuanli” package, which includes one night in an elegant guest room (with breakfast), plus a free Zhongxin teddy bear per room and two tickets to “Heart Carving House.” From now until April 30, the price is NT$2,999 for two people; if you add a dinner for two, the price is NT$3,999. Take advantage of early spring and head to Miaoli to enjoy the flowers, admire wood carvings, and embark on an enriching journey.

For a two-day, one-night itinerary, it is recommended to start from the hotel and visit the Rush Grass Culture Museum to see exquisitely handwoven rush grass products, then head to Hua Tao Kiln to experience simple architectural and cultural art; continue to Wan Li Brick and Tile Museum to try hands-on brick carving and masonry; or take a trip to Sanyi to visit the Shengxing Station and Yutengping Broken Bridge along the Old Mountain Line, before returning to the hotel to relax and enjoy its facilities. For detailed package itineraries, call the Miaoli Zhao Pin Hotel reservation hotline at (037)779-688 or check the hotel website.

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Further reading: The Beauty of Traditional Northeastern Arts (Provided by Tripass Attractions)