Admire the tung blossoms at dawn and greet the "May Snow" at Tanxiang Baba.

During April and May, the mountains and forests of Zhubei and Miaoli are adorned with the breathtaking sight of snow-white tung blossoms drifting down. Coupled with the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival, the flower-viewing activities during this time have gradually become an important annual celebration. When the fully bloomed tung blossoms are gently blown to the ground by the breeze, the aerial flower rain and the ground covered in petals are nothing short of breathtakingly beautiful.

However, the best time to admire the tung blossoms is at daybreak. It is even recommended that you stay overnight near the flower-viewing spot and be the first to stroll along the tung blossom corridor the next morning before the crowds arrive. By then, the tung blossoms that have fallen throughout the night are spread across the earth like petals scattered by a heavenly maiden. These lovely flowers remain untouched by people picking them or stepping on them, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of this "May Snow" all to yourself. Miaoli’s Sanyi district is home to Tanxiang Baba, a place perfectly situated for close encounters with the tung blossoms.

The red-brick exterior of Sanyi’s Tanxiang Baba may look simple and rustic, much like a typical countryside house, but the spacious rooms offer comfort that rivals that of a hotel. Even more thoughtful are the four room types — Moon Gazing, Star Watching, Warmth, and Harmony — which feature electric skylights, allowing you to fall asleep under a canopy of stars. The next morning, you won’t have to worry about oversleeping and missing the early morning flower viewing, as natural daylight streams in through the skylights. There’s no jarring alarm clock to disrupt your sleep; instead, you’ll wake up naturally, gently embraced by the light, feeling refreshed and energized.

If you look closely, you’ll notice that the two “八八” characters in the entrance sign of “Tanxiang Baba” are not identical — these characters have quite a story behind them. They were designed by ceramic artist Qiu Dengfeng. The first “八” resembles a magpie foraging for food, while the second “八” depicts a blue magpie caring for its young. This deeply meaningful design is worth appreciating in detail. Beyond the sign, the washbasins in each room are also works by Qiu Dengfeng. Just 300 meters from Tanxiang Baba lies the Tung Blossom Corridor, playfully referred to by locals as an "accessible corridor." Stretching nearly 1,000 meters, this stretch is flat and easy to navigate, making it wheelchair- and bike-friendly, so you can leisurely enjoy this beautiful "May Snow" without any hindrance.

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