Discover Hakka culture in Taiwan: ride the Neiwan Branch Line, explore a creative park, taste local delicacies, and enjoy seasonal fruit picking.
Discover Hakka culture in Taiwan: ride the Neiwan Branch Line, explore a creative park, taste local delicacies, and enjoy seasonal fruit picking.
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Taiwan Railways - Your tour starts with a railway ride from “Love Station” Hexing Station to Zhudong Station.
Experience a train ride from Hexing Station to Zhudong Station. Neiwan Line was use for transporting the wood and cement for export. In recent years thin line has transformed to tourist railway. - Hexing Station Landscape Park - Hexing…
- Taiwan Railways - Your tour starts with a railway ride from “Love Station” Hexing Station to Zhudong Station.
Experience a train ride from Hexing Station to Zhudong Station. Neiwan Line was use for transporting the wood and cement for export. In recent years thin line has transformed to tourist railway.
- Hexing Station Landscape Park - Hexing Station has old-fashioned clocks, antique train cars and Japanese decoration, and is famous for a romantic love story about a man and a woman, which made Hexing get another name─ Love Station. This beautiful romance story about love and train chasing has been handed down for generations, making Hexing Station surrounded with intense romantic atmosphere
- Zhu Dong Wen Chuang Yi Shu Cun - Before lunch, you will stop by Zhu Dong Wen Chuang Yi Shu Cun(Zhudong Cultural & Creative Park), an art exhibition location converted from an old staff dormitory, that is aimed to promote local art crafts and Hakka culture. Here exhibitions, pop-up stores and showcases are held from time to time to present the work of the local artists.
- Zhongyang Market - Next you will visit Zhudong Traditional Market(Zhongyang Market), which is regarded as Taiwan’s largest Hakka market. Here you have an opportunity to try 3 Hakka traditional snacks. (included in the tour)
- Beipu Old Street - Then continue with a walking tour along Beipu Old Street. Situated in the west part of Hsinchu County, Beipu is a Hakka township, where many buildings dated back to Qing dynasty and Japanese Colonial Era are still well preserved: Beipu Citian Temple, Jin Guang Fu House and many more.
The Hakka people are widely known for their unique food culture as well. It’s very refreshing to have a cup of “Lei Tea” after walking tour, a traditional Hakka drink made by grinding pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, tea leaves and other food ingredients softly blended with hot water. Easy-to-make and nutrition-rich makes it an energy drink to the Hakka people. Here you will have a chance to experience Hakka Leicha DIY. (included in the tour)
Taiwan is the “Kingdom of Fruits”. Fresh fruits are available all year round. Before going back to Taipei, enjoy fruit picking in a local fruit farm. (include NTD 100 coupon off your purchase in the farm)
- Fruit farm coupon (worth NTD100 off your purchase)
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Hakka traditional food tasting (3 different snacks)
- One-way TRA train ride between Hexing and Zhudong (Neiwan Branch Railway)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hakka Leicha DIY
- Fruit farm coupon (worth NTD100 off your purchase)
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Hakka traditional food tasting (3 different snacks)
- One-way TRA train ride between Hexing and Zhudong (Neiwan Branch Railway)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hakka Leicha DIY
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
The Hakka people are considered the second largest ethnic group in Taiwan, known for their distinctive customs and traditions. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning, this tour offers a chance to experience the essence of the Hakka culture.
Begin with a brief train ride on the Neiwan Branch Line, stopping at a creative park that…
The Hakka people are considered the second largest ethnic group in Taiwan, known for their distinctive customs and traditions. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning, this tour offers a chance to experience the essence of the Hakka culture.
Begin with a brief train ride on the Neiwan Branch Line, stopping at a creative park that highlights Hakka culture. Savor local delicacies at the largest traditional Hakka Market. Then, take a leisurely walk along Beipu Old Street, where you can try your hand at making Lei Tea. Finally, enjoy seasonal fruit picking to wrap up this delightful journey.
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don’t accept credit cards as a form of payment.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.