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Hukou Township, Hsinchu County
Probability of Precipitation
40 %
Hukou Armored Village that is full of culture and history is the only military dependents' village in Hsinchu County. There is the romantic bald cypress forest that is also suitable for families with children. In addition, Hukou Old Street, which is a fusion between Chinese and Western styles, has Baroque-style architecture and Sanyuan Temple, which is a county-designated historic site. It is also a must-visit spot for Hakka delicacies.
Fun activities
- Hukou Old Street is 300 meters long from the Catholic Church to Sanyuan Temple. The baroque archway is nostalgic and exotic.
- Hukou Hakka Creative Park has an old street replica. You can put on Hakka ancient costumes and let them take you through Hakka history.
- The Spring Banquet is an important celebration in Hukou, bringing tens of thousands of people here to taste Hakka gourmet every year.
Hakka dialects
Sixian dialect、Hailu dialect
Hakka delicacies
Moonlight cake
The round moonlight cakes symbolize harvest and success in a year. The pan-fried cakes are made with sweet potato flour, stuffed with fillings of sweet potato or taro paste, and sprinkled with a little powdered sugar on top - This is the secret to the sweet aroma and bouncy texture of moonlight cakes.
Red marinated duck
The bright red duck is marinated with a fermented mixture of red rice mold (Monascus purpureu) and rice wine. The meat is soft and tender, with a slight wine aroma and the rich flavor of the red rice mold. It is a top choice for Hakka people as a dish that goes well with plain rice.
Memories of Hakka regions
Photo credit: Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council