By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Between April and May, when spring is in full bloom, Miaoli's tung trees burst into radiant bloom. The delicate, elegant fragrance of tung blossoms gradually drifts across Taiwan on the gentle spring breeze. Recognized as one of the Twelve Major Hakka Festivals, the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival often sparks a wave of flower-viewing enthusiasm during this transitional season between winter chill and spring warmth. Thanks to its moderate climate and rich Hakka cultural heritage, Miaoli has long been regarded as the best destination for tung blossom viewing. The various tung blossom-related events organized by townships have also become a major attraction for visitors. To help travelers plan their tung blossom trips to Miaoli, the Miaoli County Government has carefully selected 15 tung blossom hiking routes, inviting visitors from across the nation to experience the warmth and hospitality of Hakka villages while admiring the breathtaking sight of snow-white tung blossoms blanketing the beautiful region of Miaoli.
Miaoli’s 15 Selected Tung Blossom Hiking Trails. (Image source: Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
The shy beauty of white tung blossoms—bright and enchanting. (Image source: Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
| 1. Miaoli City: Xijiaoping Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Cat Mountain Bicycle Path, Guizhu Pavilion, Xijiaoping Trail, Xijiaoping Mountain, Little Great Wall |
| 2. Zaobridge Township: Fire Charcoal Acacia Tung Blossom Trail | Fire Charcoal Valley Trail (Charcoal Museum), Jian Pond Ancient Trail, Shangri-La Amusement Park, Cisheng Temple Rear, Cuba Leisure Resort |
| 3. Shitan Township: Shitan Tung Blossom Trail | Yongxing Aquatic Park, Malin Community, Zentou Community, Xindian Aquatic Park, Xikou Tunnel (Miaoli Route 26-2), Zhihu Farm Surroundings |
| 4. Gongguan Township: Heritage & Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Fude Elementary School, Dalukeng, Chukuangkeng Ancient Trail, Dakeng Trail |
| 5. Toufen Town: Back Garden Tung Blossom Trail | Back Garden Tung Blossom Trail, Luchukeng Leisure Farm |
| 6. Tongluo Township: Shuangfeng Tung Blossom Hiking Trail | Shuangfeng Mountain Trailhead Hiking Path, Hutou Ancient Trail, Salt-Carrying Ancient Trail, Tung Blossom Happy Park (Hakka Courtyard), Tongluo Jiuhuashan |
| 7. Sanwan Township: Yonghe Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Porter’s Ancient Trail, Laochonggui Trail, Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Tongjing Forest Trail, Shenzhao Mountain Trail |
| 8. Dahu Township: Exit Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Exit Trail, Dawoshan Ecological Trail, Ginger Garden Leisure Agriculture Area (Miaoli Route 130) |
| 9. Sanyi Township: Flying Snow Path Tung Blossom Trail | Firewood-Carrying Ancient Trail, Waizhuangshan Trail, Green Tunnel, Yutengping Broken Bridge, Shengxing Station, April Snow Trail, West Lake Resort |
| 10. Nanzhuang Township: Tung Blossoms on the Hakka Old Street | Penglai Creek Fish Conservation Trail, Along Route 124, Xiaodong River Trail, Xiangtian Lake, Shenxian Valley, Deer Farm, Shitoushan Scenic Area (Kanhua Hall), Round Dance Trail, Nanfu Village Yinglong Ancient Trail |
| 11. Touwu Township: Dreamy Water Tung Blossom Area | Touwu Township Dreamy Water Tung Blossom Area: Mingfeng Ancient Trail, Dreamy Tung Blossom Grove, Along Miaoli Route 126 |
| 12. Zhuolan Town: Leisure Fruit Picking Joy Tour | Around Liyu Tan Reservoir, Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area |
| 13. Relaxed Ancient Exploration Tour in Tongxiao Town | Fuzhi Xinglin Park |
| 14. Happy Cycling & Tung Blossom Trip in Xihu Township | Along Miaoli Route 119 and Miaoli Route 128 |
| 15. Atayal-style Hot Spring Tour in Tai’an Township | Along Miaoli Route 62 |