By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Flower seas are a major highlight for many visitors. The unique shape and vibrant colors of red flowers (hibiscus) make them a beloved flower-viewing destination, as well as a great spot for photography and wedding shoots. The Tainan Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Culture Festival is held every March and attracts numerous visitors annually.
The Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Field Festival opens on March 3rd. (Photo/Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
This year, the hibiscus blooming period coincides with the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival. The district office has specially set up a “Creative Lantern Art Exhibition Area” among the flower fields and designed a “Hibiscus Maze” garden exploration challenge game, perfect for family fun.
Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Fields. (Photo/Rainbow Fields – Hibiscus Bureau)
On the opening day, besides the “Hibiscus Flower Field Concert” and “Hibiscus Flower Elementary School Students’ Sketching Competition,” there were also activities such as a “Dried Flower Making Parent-Child DIY Experience” and a “Hibiscus Flower Farmers’ Market.”
The opening day featured exciting performances and sketching competitions. (Photo/Rainbow Fields – Hibiscus Bureau)
The Taiwan Tilapia Association also prepared a “Taiwan Tilapia Gourmet Feast,” allowing visitors to enjoy a relaxing meal by the flower fields and experience the freshness of food “from farm to table.”
The hibiscus flowering season lasts over a month. (Photo/Xuejia District Office)
The “Nian Lian Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Culture Festival” spans over a month, with exciting performances held every weekend, such as exhibitions and sales of local agricultural specialties and specialty foods. Visitors can experience the rich and diverse local culture and industries of Xuejia, enjoying a deeply relaxing journey close to nature.
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2018 Nian Lian Xuejia Hibiscus Flower Culture Festival
Event Dates: March 3rd ~ March 10th (flowering season approximately one month)
Main Venue: Xuejia District Guanghua Community Activity Center (No. 65, Guogangzi, 8th Lin, Guanghua Li, Xuejia District)
P.S. The Taiwan Tilapia Gourmet Feast requires advance reservation, with a tasting price of NT$2,800 per table.