The hydrangea fields in Meinong, Kaohsiung are in full bloom — flower ambassador Sasa invites visitors to enjoy local delicacies

By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

 

The hydrangea fields in Meinong have once again entered their peak blooming season. To enhance the local charm of these colorful fields, the Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau invited renowned travel and food show host Sasa to serve as the Flower Ambassador. They launched the “Mei Yi Nong Qing Flower Sea Tour – Floral Table Banquet” special discount package, as well as a creative Hakka cuisine feast prepared by local Meinong chef Liu Chunshu. With nearly a decade of experience at the Grand Formosa Regent and three generations of family catering expertise spanning 55 years, Chef Liu serves up innovative Hakka dishes amidst the flower sea, allowing visitors to enjoy both the blossoms and gourmet food.

 

The “Mei Yi Nong Qing Flower Sea Tour – Floral Table Banquet” package offers limited group tours on January 18 and 25, priced at just NT$650 per person. The itinerary includes famous Meinong attractions such as the Meinong Folk Village and the Hakka Cultural Museum. Visitors can also make their own soy sauce or visit a workshop showcasing traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques, then experience the area's main highlights and enjoy the local cuisine. A particularly unique experience is the creative Hakka dishes prepared on-site by local chefs in the flower fields, such as Hakka ban tiao (flat rice noodles) and stir-fried pork intestines with ginger slices. These dishes not only highlight regional flavors but also offer a distinctive dining experience amid the flower sea. The detailed itinerary includes...