Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei
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Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei is a 9.8-hour experience in Taipei, Taiwan, from $95 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- Duration
- 9.8 hours
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- $95 per person
Autumn is the harvest season in Taiwan, and also a perfect season for delicious food and the gorgeous autumn scenery. Join this seasonal tour to Hsinchu and Miaoli and enjoy the rural rhythm of life in Taiwan While autu
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About this experience
Autumn is the harvest season in Taiwan, and also a perfect season for delicious food and the gorgeous autumn scenery. Join this seasonal tour to Hsinchu and Miaoli and enjoy the rural rhythm of life in Taiwan While autumn makes its much-anticipated arrival, the chrysanthemums in Tongluo, Miaoli, start blooming quietly in November. In addition to the chrysanthemums, Miaoli is also known for the only place that grows red dates in Taiwan. On this tour, you will enjoy a healthy and tasty lunch made with red dates to satisfy your autumn appetite and warm you up in this season. To go deeper into the rural life in Taiwan, you will visit Xincheng Fengtang Leisure Park in Hsinchu, where you will experience the genuine rural life with a hands-on activity of sugarcane harvesting. Before the end of the tour, you will visit Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm in Hsinchu, which is well-known for making dried persimmons, and also, one of the most Instagrammable places in Taiwan during this season.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sugarcane harvesting experience
- Local general liabilities insurance
Not included
- Beverage
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tongluo
After meeting your tour guide, you will set off for Miaoli and Hsinchu, the rural areas in northern Taiwan. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the 2-hour ride to the countryside of Taiwan. The first stop is Chiuhu Terrace in Tongluo, Miaoli County. Every year in November, the chrysanthemums are in full bloom and cover the whole terrace, turning it into a gorgeous carpet of yellow and white, and of course, offer great photo opportunities. Tongluo is the biggest planting site for chrysanthemums in Taiwan because of the mild climate and the fertile soil. Walking through the farmland, in addition of being able to appreciate the pastoral charm, the fresh and uplifting aroma given off by the chrysanthemums will relax and refresh your mind. In Taiwan, chrysanthemums are often used to add color, flavor and nutrition to the food, or make herbal tea. Besides, the chrysanthemum liquor has been launched in recent years, which can be a great choice for souvenir.
195 minutes here
Gongguan
In addition to the chrysanthemums, Miaoli County is also known for the only place that grows red dates (jujubes) in Taiwan. Red dates are commonly included in Chinese herbal medicine formulas to treat people with digestive disorders, skin problems, fatigue, etc. Because red dates are rich in iron, they also help replenish blood and improve blood circulation. At lunchtime, you will enjoy a healthy and tasty lunch made with red dates to satisfy your autumn appetite and warm you up in this season.
90 minutes here
After lunch, your tour continues with a visit to Baoshan, Hsinchu County. Xincheng Community in Baoshan used to be an important sugar-producing area in northern Taiwan. Today, it has been reformed into a leisure park to introduce the local sugar industry from seed to feed. Sugarcane is one of the most important cash crops in Taiwan’s early days, and it brought income and employment opportunities to the rural areas. Through the workshop at Xincheng Fengtang Leisure Park, you will learn about the development of the sugar industry in Taiwan, and also experience the genuine rural life with a hands-on activity of sugarcane harvesting, including reaping and juicing.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Weiweijia
Since you are in Taiwan during the autumn, it’s hard to ignore this bright, red-orange fruit in season. Before the end of the tour, you will visit Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm in Xinpu, Hsinchu County, which is well-known for making dried persimmons. The sunlight shinning on the golden-yellow peeled persimmons on the drying racks offers great photo opportunities for photographers, making the farm one of the most Instagrammable places in Taiwan during this season. In addition to feeding your social media accounts and wowing your audience with amazing photos, here you will learn about the process of making dried persimmons in a traditional way, see how the golden-yellow peeled persimmons turn into the sweet red-orange snacks served on the table. Whether you are a fan of persimmons or not, a visit to the persimmon farm during the autumn time will embellish your journey! After the fun and educational rural day tour, you will take a 1-hour ride back and arrive Taipei around 17:30.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Taipei
Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) at Exit 2. Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) at Exit 2. Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS).
Options you can book
Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Group Tour (EN, CN)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Edison Travel Service
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Price range
- $95 to $495
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Taipei.
How much does Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei cost?
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Prices start at $95 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Taipei usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei take?
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Plan for about 9.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Taipei is not rushed.
Is Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Taipei, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Taipei can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Taipei and add a light layer if any part of the 9.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hsinchu Sugar Culture and Dried Persimmon Experience from Taipei start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Taipei within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Taipei?
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On Outty we rank every Taipei experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour, Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi, Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Taipei?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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