By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
During the warm months of April and May, tung trees in Miaoli are in full bloom. The subtle, elegant fragrance of tung blossoms gradually wafts across Taiwan with the gentle spring breeze. The Hakka Tung Blossom Festival, one of the twelve major Hakka festivals, often stirs up a flower-viewing craze during this still-chilly yet warming season. Thanks to its moderate climate and rich Hakka cultural heritage, the Miaoli area has long been recognized as one of the best spots for tung blossom viewing. The various tung blossom-related events organized by towns and villages have also become a major draw for visitors. To help travelers plan their tung blossom tours to Miaoli, the Miaoli County Government has carefully selected 15 tung blossom hiking routes, inviting visitors from all over the country to experience the warmth and hospitality of Hakka communities while admiring the beautiful sight of snow-white tung blossoms blanketing Miaoli.
Miaoli’s 15 Selected Tung Blossom Hiking Trails. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
The tender white and bright yellow hues of tung blossoms look absolutely adorable. (Image source / Hakka Tung Blossom Festival)
| 1. Miaoli City Xijiaoping Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Cat Mountain Bicycle Path, Osmanthus Bamboo Pavilion, Xijiaoping Road, Xijiaoping Mountain, Little Great Wall |
| 2. Zaobridge Township Charcoal Acacia Tung Blossom Trail | Huotan Valley Trail (Charcoal Museum), Jiandang Ancient Trail, Shangri-La Amusement Park, behind Cisheng Temple, Cuba Leisure Resort |
| 3. Shitan Township Tung Blossom Trail | Yongxing Aquatic Park, Malin Village, Zentou Village, Xindian Aquatic Park, Xikou Tunnel (Miaoli Route 26-2), surroundings of Zhihu Farm |
| 4. Gongguan Township Heritage & Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Fude Elementary School, Dalukeng, Chukuangkeng Ancient Trail, Dakeng Trail |
| 5. Toufen Town Backyard Garden Tung Blossom Trail | Backyard Garden Tung Blossom Trail, Luchukeng Leisure Farm |
| 6. Tongluo Township Twin Peaks Tung Blossom Hiking Trail | Twin Peaks Mountain Trailhead Tung Blossom Hiking Path, Hutou Ancient Trail, Salt-Carrying Ancient Trail, Tung Blossom Happy Park (Hakka Grand Courtyard), Tongluo Jiuhua Mountain |
| 7. Sanwan Township Yonghe Mountain Tung Blossom Trail | Porter’s Ancient Trail, Old Chonggui Trail, Yonghe Mountain Reservoir, Tongjing Forest Trail, Shenzhao Mountain Trail |
| 8. Dahu Township Exit Ecology Tung Blossom Trail | Exit Trail, Dawoshan Ecological Trail, Jiangmaya 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 Blossom Old Street & Hakka Charm | Penglai Creek Fish Conservation Trail, along Route 124, Xiaodonghe Trail, Xiangtian Lake, Shenxian Valley, Deer Farm, Shitoushan Scenic Area (Kanhua Hall), Round Dance Trail, Nanfucun Yinglong Ancient Trail |
| 11. Touwu Township Dreamy Water Tung Blossom Area | Touwu Township Dreamy Water Tung Blossom Area: Mingfeng Ancient Trail, Dreamy Tung Blossom Forest, along Miaoli Route 126 |
| 12. Zhuolan Township Leisure Fruit Picking Joy Tour | Around Liyutan Reservoir, Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area |
| 13. Relaxing Ancient Exploration Tour in Tongxiao | Fuzhi Xinglin Park |
| 14. Lively Cycling and Tung Blossom Tour in Xihu Township | Along Miaoli Route 119 and Miaoli Route 128 |
| 15. Tayal Culture and Hot Spring Tour in Tai’an Township | Along Miaoli Route 62 |