Hualien One-Day Tour (6): From Leisure Farms to Paragliding Bases :: Fenglin and Wanrong

Created by professors from National Taipei University of Education using professional bamboo charcoal manufacturing techniques, this workshop produces a variety of bamboo charcoal products from 4- to 5-year-old Moso bamboo. Visitors can learn about the detailed production process, understand the principles of high-temperature bamboo charcoal curing, enjoy delicious bamboo charcoal ice cream, and purchase exquisitely handcrafted bamboo charcoal pottery.

Address: No. 15, Zhengyi Road, Fenglin Township, Hualien County

Phone: 03-876-3488

The tobacco barns from the Japanese colonial era were used for curing and storing tobacco leaves, and were also a major source of income for the Hakka people in Hualien and Taitung. Fenglin Town has the highest density and best-preserved tobacco barns in Taiwan, which can generally be divided into Hiroshima-style and Osaka-style, with some featuring red brick walls and black roofs, while others are entirely black-toned, showcasing an elegant and unique design.

Location: Darongli, Fenglin Township, Hualien County

GPS: N23°45'11.8", E121°28'06.3"

Hakka people make up over 65% of Fenglin Town’s population. This Hakka cultural museum primarily exhibits the migration history of the Eastern Hakka community, as well as traditional Hakka homes, architecture, and utensils. The first floor introduces records of Hakka land reclamation in Hualien and daily life tools, while the second floor showcases the development history of traditional Hakka clothing, household facilities, and industrial economy.

Address: No. 164, Zhonghua Road, Fenglin Township, Hualien County (within Fenglin Park)

Phone: 03-876-2625

Opening Hours: 8:30–12:00, 13:30–17:00 (Closed on public holidays)

GPS: N23°44'50.3", E121°27'04.4"

Originally the principal’s residence of Fenglin Junior High School, the Principals’ Dream Factory earned the town the reputation of “Hometown of Principals” due to the fact that 86 principals across Taiwan hail from Fenglin. In 2004 (the 93rd year of the Republic of China), the residence was renovated and renamed “Principals’ Dream Factory,” meticulously documenting the journey of local residents in nurturing numerous outstanding figures in the field of education.

Address: No. 12, Minsheng Road, Fenglin Township, Hualien County

Phone: 03-876-4779

Opening Hours: 8:30–12:00, 13:30–17:00 (Closed on public holidays)

GPS: N23°44'50.7", E121°27'02.1"

Established by the Hualien County Paragliding Association, the Mingli Paragliding Base is an excellent paragliding site in the Huatung Valley. Its airspace spans Wanrong, Fenglin, and Guangfu, with northward off-road access to Zhaofeng, Donghua University, Ji’an, and Xiulin, and southward access to Ruisui and Yuli. It regularly hosts paragliding events and competitions, making it a great place to experience paragliding.

Address: No. 34-8, Linyi 2, Mingli Village, Wanrong Township, Hualien County (approximately at KM 246 on Highway 9)

Phone: 0935-068-298

Transport: Take a train to Wanrong Station.

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