Scene Guide of 'A Boy Named Flora' & Hometown Scenery Sparking Discussion

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team Compilation & Report

Recently, the hit TV drama 'A Boy Named Flora Grows Up' has not only received high ratings but also introduced many viewers to Taiwan’s rustic and beautiful scenery. A scene where actors Tsai Chen-nan and Rhythm Yeh portray a father-son argument, lasting over three minutes in one continuous shot, went viral online. Over 80% of the drama 'A Boy Named Flora' was filmed in Taichung, including locations such as Wujih Ancestral House, Dajhu Ruijing Community, as well as classic rural features like traditional three-courtyard houses and earthen-wall homes. Here's a guide to the key filming locations from the show.

Xingxing Village
 
The fictional Xingxing Township, home to the Zheng family’s ancestral house, is located in Ruijing Village, Dajhu District, Taichung. This old house in Wujih preserves an old-world, rustic charm, featuring traditional three-courtyard houses and historic buildings commonly found in Taiwan’s rural past, as well as the surrounding landscapes and natural scenery of Dajhu Mountain.

Rui’an Temple

Rui’an Temple, which plays a major role in the drama, is where Ah Jia’s father, Zheng Guanghui, serves as a spirit medium, and where Zheng Huajia may even take on the role at age 28.Assisting the spirit mediums at Rui’an Temple.

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Address: No. 7-1, Lane 62, Ruijing Rd., Ruijing Li, Dajhu Dist., Taichung City

Pinxiang Betel Nut Stand
 
Pinxiang Betel Nut Stand is where Ah Jia’s father often goes when upset (also known as Sulanjiao Betel Nut Stand),,and also the place where they test whether Huajia is gay. The owner is the beautiful and commanding Sister Stacy.
 
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Pinxiang Betel Nut Stand
Location: 526 Section 7, Shangxiang Rd., Shalu, Taichung, about 200 feet down the road

Dajhu Mountain Red Clay Landscape
 
Dajhu Mountain’s surface is covered with red clay, beneath which lies a layer of gravel and sandstone. The soil is fine and sticky, making it difficult for rainwater to penetrate, and any moisture on the surface quickly evaporates, leaving the land dry and barren. This is where Huajia and Yating hang out, and you can see the striking red earth along with crops like sugarcane and peanuts.
 
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How to get there: Enter from Wujih District, pass through Wangtian and Zhonghe neighborhoods, to the north bank of the Dajhu River. The area stretches 2,600 meters, with the Wangtian Interchange in the middle connecting to Highway No. 1, leading to downtown Taichung, Changhua, as well as Dajhu and Shalu.