By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
In recent years, Yunlin’s Huwei has seen a resurgence as local youth return to their hometowns, blending traditional local culture with fresh ideas. This has given rise to numerous unique shops and driven tourism development across Yunlin. This weekend, bring your whole family to Huwei to experience its local cultural charm firsthand!
A retired steam locomotive from Huwei Sugar Factory is now displayed in Tongxin Park next to the factory. (Photo/Huwei Sugar Factory)
1. Tongxin Park
Start your day with a stroll around Tongxin Park near Huwei Sugar Factory. You can snap photos with the retired sugar-cane transport steam locomotive, and check out the old railway bridge nearby. It’s a great place to introduce kids to Taiwan’s sugar-cane culture and historical background.
Huwei Cottage Salon often hosts events that allow the public to participate and interact. (Photo/Huwei Cottage Salon)
2. Huwei Cottage Salon
Huwei Cottage Salon is a cozy café housed in a renovated traditional three-section compound. The interior decoration boasts a strong vintage vibe, and the atrium enclosed within the compound regularly hosts art and cultural events or lectures, making it a great spot for visitors and locals to engage. It's perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
Remember to visit Good Cool Ice Shop in the evening for a taste of truly local flavor. (Photo/Good Cool Ice Shop)
3. Good Cool Ice Shop Don’t forget to stop by Good Cool Ice Shop in the evening to try its signature local treat — a blend of classic snowflake ice and your choice of flavored ice cream. The refreshing combination brings back a flood of childhood memories.
Sweet Potato Harmony is a homestay transformed from an old house, where the owner pays close attention to every furnishing detail. (Photo/Sweet Potato Harmony)
4. Sweet Potato Harmony
Sweet Potato Harmony is an incredibly charming homestay. The owner is very particular about the furnishings — historical artifacts are paired beautifully with the old building. Sunlight streams in through the windows, offering plenty of cozy corners to relax in. Stay here for the night.
Yunlin Puppetry Museum is the hub preserving the region’s puppetry culture. (Photo/Yunlin Puppetry Museum)
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