Hakka Discovery Day Tour in Hsinchu
- Experience Hakka culture and lifestyle in Hsinchu’s Hakka village for a day
- Visit the famous “love station” Hexing Station and appreciate the romantic love story behind it
- Enjoy a nostalgic train ride along Neiwan Line and take in the picturesque scenery of the mountain town
- Taste the most authentic Hakka traditional snacks in Taiwan’s biggest Hakka bazaar—Zhudong Market
- Make your own Hakka Lei Cha and savor the warm hospitality of Hakka people
- Pick your own fruit in a local orchard and feel the freshness of seasonal produce
Options
一日遊
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
Chinese / English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Toll fees
Parking fees
Insurance provided by the operator
Taiwan Railway Neiwan Line Experience (Hexing Station to Zhudong Station)
Hakka traditional food tasting (3 different snacks)
Hakka Lei Cha DIY
Fruit farm coupon (TWD 100 off your purchase)
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 0+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Child seats are not available
What's included in Hakka Discovery Day Tour in Hsinchu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 07:30, pick up. Meet your tour guide and driver at the designated location and head to Hsinchu..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
- [Attraction/experience] 09:10, Hesing Station, Built in 1950, Hexing Station is the only wooden railway station on Neiwan Line and is famous for the romantic love story of Mr. and Mrs. Zeng, which made this station a hotspot for couples.
- [Transportation] 09:55 By train
- [Attraction/experience] 10:20, Guided tour, Zhudong Cultural and Creative Park, After a nostalgic railway experience, we will stop by Zhudong Cultural and Creative Park, an art exhibition location transformed from a former employee's dormitory of Taiwan Railway.
- [Attraction/experience] 10:50, Guided tour, Zhongyang Market, During lunchtime, you will visit Zhudong Market, the largest Hakka market in Taiwan, where you can find most Hakka delicacies. Here you are offered to try three authentic Hakka traditional snacks.
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, Guided tour, Beipu Old Street, Head to Beipu Old Street, one of the most well-preserved traditional Hakka settlements in the north with 7 historic sites within 200 meters, which were built in Qing dynasty and Japanese colonization.
- [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Sky Water Tea House, Experience Lei Cha (ground tea), a traditional Hakka drink to greet guests in the past made with pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, tea leaves, and other food ingredients.
- [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Chin-Yong DIY Recreational Farm, Taiwan is the "kingdom of fruit". Fresh fruit is available all year round. Before returning to Taipei, you will visit a local farm to pick and bring some fresh seasonal fruit home.
- [Return] 16:00, Shuttle included
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Hakka people are considered the second biggest ethnic group in Taiwan with their own unique traditions and customs. Hsinchu, the heartland of Hakka people in North Taiwan, epitomizes the lifestyle of Taiwan's Hakka people. Through this tour to Hsinchu, you will take a deep dive into Hakka culture and discover the spirit of the Hakka people.
Embark on your journey to the Hakka village from the “love station” Hexing Railway Station, and take a nostalgic train ride along Neiwan Line. Your first top is Zhudong Cultural and Creative Park, where a blend of traditional and modern Hakka culture is on display. Next, you are offered to taste the most authentic Hakka food in the biggest traditional Hakka bazaar, Zhudong Market. After the food adventure, stroll along Beipu Old Street to take a look at the historical buildings and learn about the heritage and evolution of the Hakka village. Here you also have an opportunity to experience the making of the Hakka traditional beverage, Lei Cha (ground tea), and savor the warm hospitality of Hakka people. Lastly, enjoy picking your own seasonal fruit in a local orchard, marking the end of this wonderful journey.
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Venues
- Beipu Old Street
