Weather
23 ~ 30 °C
Probability of Precipitation
80 %
AQI
27
Good
Good
Fenglin Township was certified by Cittaslow International as a slow town in 2014. The Hakka spirit of friendly coexistence of people and the land is rooted here. Wanli River and Maan River that both originate from the Central Mountain Range bring pure irrigation water to Fenglin. The sales of rice, grains, peanuts, and watermelons here are impressive. The highest density of tobacco barns in Taiwan is also in Fenglin. Walk slowly and see closely here, you can learn about the history of tobacco and Hakka culture.
Fun activities
- Paragliding: Let professional instructors take you to the sky, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Central Mountain Range and East Rift Valley from high above.
- The innovative festival of “Getting lost among the tobacco barns – Night Parade of the Ghosts” is fun for the whole family. Don't forget to taste the sweet watermelon during its harvest season and the retro hand-fried peanuts.
- Tobacco barns are one of the most important features of Fenglin. It is also the tobacco barn settlement of the highest density in Taiwan, witnessing the historical development of Hakka regions.
Hakka dialects
Sixian dialect、Hailu dialect
Hakka delicacies
Pork knuckle
Stir-fry pork knuckles with soy sauce and spirit until brown, then add green onion, ginger, and garlic, and stew it over high heat until the skin is bouncy and the meat is aromatic. Pick up a whole one in your hand and take big bites at it! Mixing the meat juice with pork essence in rice, you will be able to have many bowls of rice!
Peanut
Peanut butter, peanut ice cream, peanut tofu pudding, peanut soup, and peanut kernels are all products based on the rich, carefully-selected, hand-fried peanuts that can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Their simple and retro good taste makes them popular souvenirs.