Miaoli County

Miaoli: Bounty of Mountains and Sea, Touched by Warm Hospitality

Miaoli County, located in west-central Taiwan, is known for its beautiful mountain scenery, coastline, and rich Hakka culture. Also called the "Mountain City," it thrives in agriculture and pottery.

Key Features and Attractions

  • Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum: Taiwan's only public museum dedicated to wood sculpture. Sanyi is famous as a wood carving village.
  • Shengxing Station: A wooden station building from the Japanese colonial era, significant in Taiwan's railway history. It is now a tourist spot.
  • Longteng Broken Bridge: A brick arch bridge that collapsed in the 1935 earthquake. Its magnificent ruins stand as a historical testament.
  • Dahu Strawberries: Taiwan's largest strawberry-producing area, offering strawberry picking from winter to spring.
  • Nanzhuang Old Street: A retro-atmospheric street with a strong Hakka cultural presence. Guihua Lane (Osmanthus Alley) is famous.
  • Tai'an Hot Springs: A quiet hot spring resort nestled in the mountains, known for its excellent water quality.

A county with diverse charms, including beautiful natural landscapes, traditional crafts, hot springs, and delicious fruits.