Weather
17 ~ 22 °C
Probability of Precipitation
30 %
AQI
27
Good
Good
There are multiple trails in the mountainous area of Shitan Township, among which Mingfeng Ancient Trail, Zhihu Ancient Trail, and Zhonglou Ancient Trail are well-known tung flower spots. The bustling Shitan Old Street is in direct contrast to the quiet Wenshui Old Street. Their common feature is the aroma of Hakka delicacies in the air, which always makes visitors stop here to taste. The pure water and clean air bring outdoor enthusiasts here for hiking and camping.
Fun activities
- On Shitan Old Street and Wenshui Old Street, mesona feast, dried tofu, fresh tofu, Hakka street food, and traditional Hakka dishes are popular delicacies.
- Mingfeng Ancient Trail is the first trail in Taiwan to have formed a sister trail relationship with Jeju Olle Trail in South Korea. The scenery along the way is pleasant, making the trail worth a visit.
- In February, the valley is covered by blooming Taiwan cherry blossom, making it a dreamy pink world.
Hakka dialects
Sixian dialect、Hailu dialect
Hakka delicacies
Hakka vegetable buns
The dough is made of glutinous rice and long-grain rice, and the filling is of fried shredded radish and fried shallots. The buns are steamed on top of bamboo leaves such that when the steamer is opened, the air is filled with bamboo fragrance. The buns are so tasty people would always want to take a few home after having them.
Mesona
The obsidian-like mesona grass jelly can be enjoyed hot or cold. A cup of cold grass jelly drink can cool off the heat in the hot summer. A bowl of hot grass jelly can warm your stomach in the cold winter. Mesona can also be made into mesona cold noodles, mesona hot pot, and mesona chicken soup. A variety of ways to enjoy mesona is waiting for you!
Savory rice pudding
The freshly steamed rice pudding looks bouncy and tender. Sprinkle stir-fried dried tofu, dried shrimp, and dried radish on top, and drizzle a little soy sauce for seasoning, you will get a delicious Hakka dish.
Memories of Hakka regions
