Ruisui Township, Hualien County-Hakka Tour

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20 ~ 24 °C

Probability of Precipitation

20 %

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36
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Ruisui Township was formerly known as "Shuiwei," which means the end of the Xiuguluan River. It is the most beautiful township on the Tropic of Cancer. Honey scented black tea and Hegang Pomelo grown on the Wuhe Terrace are two local agricultural specialties.

Rafting on the Xiuguluan River is as famous as Hongye Hot Spring, Ruisui Hot Spring and Tianhe Tea, all of which are popular local attractions. Many tourists like to enjoy rafting, relax in the hot springs and stop by the tourist tea gardens to drink tea and buy premium tea to take home.

Hongye Hot Spring and Ruisui Hot Spring are known as hot spring resorts. They are surrounded by mountains and forests and have different scenery in each season. Visitors can look out over the pastoral scenery of Wuhe Terrace and bathe in the hot springs to wash away their fatigue.

When visitors are tired, they can go to the nearby pasture to feed the cows, enjoy a fresh milk set meal, or visit the huge prehistoric relic on Wuhe Terrace - the Satokoay - to take photos, and roam leisurely among this peaceful landscape.

Fun activities

Xiuguluan River is a famous international rafting location because of its fast flowing water and many rapids. During the hot summer, only rafts can traverse the river.
Ruisui Ranch sells fresh milk across Taiwan and is a tourist attraction suitable for families and children.
In Fuyuan Butterfly Valley Forest Recreation Area, visitor can see more than 30 species of butterfly, making it a good place for recreation and leisure.
Designed as a category three historic site, the Wuhe Souba Stone pillar is a relic of the Neolithic Beinan Culture and contains many legends of the local Ami and Sakizaya tribes.
The green tunnel starting from the square in front of Ruisui Station is filled with colorful flowers every October and is very beautiful.
The Tropic of Cancer marker in Eastern Taiwan, with its white sundial shape, looks like a standing crane with its neck raised high. It is a must-do photo spot when passing Wuhe Terrace.
Ruisui Hot Spring has a golden hot spring. Visitors can drink in the beautiful scenery while soaking in the hot spring and enjoy an ultimate feast in the cold winter months.

Hakka dialects Sixian dialect、Hailu dialect

Hakka delicacies

Pomelo

Hegang Village in Ruisui, Hualien is the most famous pomelo production area in Taiwan. It has a warm climate and abundant rainfall, which is very suitable for the growth of the fruit. Pomelo from Teacher Li's Hegang Milk Pomelo Farm are grown without using toxic chemicals, in an environmentally-friendly spirit, that does not harm the environment or soil. The farm uses organic materials such as local fresh milk, soybean powder, and bacteria to replenish soil fertility and grow quality, sweet and juicy pomelo.

Honey scented black tea

The flavor of honey scented black tea is unforgettable. The tea trees are grown without the use of pesticides and small green leafhoppers are allowed to suck the juice from the leaves which encourages the tree to produce it, exuding the fragrance of flowers and fruit. It is said by many to be one of the top teas.

Princess Cafe

Wuhe originally produced Oolong tea, and in recent years has become famous for its "honey-flavored black tea." Of the numerous outlets "Princess Cafe" Tourist Tea Farm is the most famous and a must-see attraction for many tourists. In addition to honey-flavored black tea, coffee and grapefruit green tea are also very popular.

Ruisui Pasture

The pasture’s catering department provides a variety of fresh dairy products, such as golden and crispy fresh milk steamed buns, dense and solid cheese cakes, fragrant nougat etc., which are very popular with tourists and must-try local delicacies.