Tainan Local Tour | Houbi Sugu Village Jingliao Old Street Tour, Qia-Zi Weaving, Red Turtle Cake DIY, Rice Milling Experience, and Sugu Table

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Jingliao Old Street Tour: Explore the 'The Making of an Ordinary Woman' village area and learn about the history and local culture of the rice town of Houbi.
Hands-on Experiences: Jiazhi weaving, red turtle rice cake DIY, and rice milling experiences. You can book these individually or in combinations based on your needs.
'The Making of an Ordinary Woman' Table: Local home-style dishes, available only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Meet at the 'The Making of an Ordinary Woman' Power Station. Available for booking from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

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Step into Jingliao, Houbi, and turn rural daily life into travel memories.

A Qia-Zi bag, a bowl of rice, and a piece of red turtle cake are all familiar scenes in rural life. When you arrive at the Houbi TV Series Village, your journey can start with a walk through the old street, or with a handful of rice flour, a weaving session, or a single grain of rice.

Follow the locals to learn about the neighborhood and old houses, experience rice food and crafts firsthand, and then sit at a rural dining table to slowly understand the life in Jingliao through walking tours, hands-on activities, and local flavors.

Jingliao Rice Town | Life Memories of the Old Street and Dowry Street

Houbi is located in the rice-growing region of the Chianan Plain, where rice cultivation and settlement life have long been intertwined. Jingliao Old Street once served the needs of rural shopping, commercial activities, and weddings, leaving behind the local memory of 'Dowry Street.' The old houses and streets seen today are landscapes accumulated by generations of residents and local industries.

Qia-Zi Industry | From Rural Bags to Handmade Designs

Qia-Zi bags originally accompanied farming, shopping, and daily family life. From the early straw bags to the later use of nylon mesh and plastic packing straps, the materials and forms have changed with lifestyles, and these durable bags have gradually become a symbol of Taiwanese folk life. Through color matching and weaving, familiar local elements are transformed into works that travelers can complete by hand.

Women Power in the TV Series Village | Reconnecting People and Places

The TV Series Village is promoted by a group of women who care about the land and the future of rural areas. By connecting local shops, returning youth, and rural experiences, they allow more people to step back into the settlement. Red turtle cakes, Qia-Zi bags, rice milling, and dining tables connect not only activities but also the memories of families, industries, and residents.

The documentary 'Let It Be' allowed people to see the emotions between farmers and the land, while 'The Making of an Ordinary Woman' introduced more travelers to Jingliao. This trip invites you to step beyond the camera lens and get to know the rural daily life that is still happening today.

Arrange your own mini-trip to the rice town in half a day or a full day

Weekend Morning: 09:30 Neighborhood Tour → 11:00 Qia-Zi Weaving → 12:00 End. You may also purchase the TV Series Village Table separately.

Afternoon Experience: 14:00 Red Turtle Cake → Free time → 15:30 Rice Milling Experience, ending at approximately 16:20.

Weekend Full Day: 09:30 Tour → 11:00 Qia-Zi Weaving → 12:00 TV Series Village Table → 14:00 Red Turtle Cake → 15:30 Rice Milling Experience. The meal follows the weaving session; the flow is arranged by on-site staff.

The above are combination references. Each item must be selected separately and is subject to confirmation of reception and group size for each session. No package discounts are pre-set.

- Tour Information -

Experience Area: Jingliao Settlement, Houbi District, Tainan City / Houbi TV Series Village.

Available Booking Period: December 01, 2026–March 31, 2027.

Package A: Saturday and Sunday at 09:30, approx. 50–60 minutes; flow: check-in → walking tour of old streets and houses → local life stories → end.

Package B: Daily at 11:00, approx. 60 minutes; flow: introduction to Qia-Zi culture → color matching → weaving instruction → finishing the work.

Package C: Daily at 14:00, approx. 40–50 minutes; flow: introduction to rice food culture → kneading and shaping → steaming in a traditional stove → receiving the finished product.

Package D: Daily at 15:30, approx. 40–50 minutes; for 15 people or fewer: introduction to rice knowledge → hands-on rice milling and hulling → receiving brown rice; for 16–40 people: rice mill visit → explanation of processes and equipment → receiving brown rice.

Package E: Fixed on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00, approx. 60–90 minutes; flow: seating → enjoying a buffet of local ingredients → end of meal.

Capacity: All experiences are limited to a maximum of 40 people per session; the tour requires a minimum of 10 people; the TV Series Village Table requires a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people.

Service Language: Chinese.

Meeting Point: TV Series Village Power Station.

Address: No. 173, Jingliao, Houbi District, Tainan City.

Check-in Time: It is recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the start of your selected activity.

Transportation: Self-arranged; the location for the rice mill experience and connection arrangements will be provided in the booking confirmation notice.

Contact Number: 0979-169-012 / 06-6622319.

Purchase Notice

Please select the package based on your preferred date, time slot, and number of participants. All activities require advance booking. After booking, confirmation of arrangements will be sent via order notification.
Min. 10 people for tours and min. 20 people for Sugu Table. Each product and session is calculated separately; group sizes cannot be combined across different dates, time slots, or activities.
Tour prices are based on the applicable number of participants. For Sugu Table, children aged 3–7 are NT$200/person, and children under 3 are free. Please provide the children's ages.

Reminders

The three hands-on workshops are by appointment only. A booking request does not guarantee confirmation; please refer to your booking confirmation notice.
For rice milling, groups of 15 people or fewer will participate in the hands-on activity; groups of 16–40 people will receive a tour of the vintage rice mill and equipment explanation. Please select based on your group size.
Please inform us of any food allergies, lacto-ovo vegetarian requirements, mobility issues, or other special needs at the time of booking. The vegetarian option for 'The Making of an Ordinary Woman' Table is lacto-ovo vegetarian; please inquire in advance for other special dietary requirements.
Activities take place in residential areas and actual work sites; routes, steaming, and operational sequences are subject to on-site arrangements.
Film and television works are for background introduction only. This product does not represent a collaboration with the production team and does not guarantee access to filming locations or private old houses.
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and activities. Bring drinking water and sun protection.
Please follow on-site staff instructions for hands-on activities, steaming, and operating rice milling equipment. Children should be supervised by adults. Group rice mill packages focus on tours and explanations; please do not operate machinery or enter restricted areas.
Please confirm ingredients, fillings, allergens, and storage/consumption methods for Red Turtle Cake with on-site staff. Special dietary requirements do not guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
Grain coupons are for consumption credit; usage depends on the coupon terms and on-site instructions.
Please respect the residents' daily lives, private spaces, and preferences regarding photography.

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Experience Location

Location Name: Sugu Village Power Station

Address: No. 173, Jingliao, Houbi Dist., Tainan City 731, Taiwan

FAQs

1. What can visitors experience during the Tainan Houbi Chiapo Old Street Guided Tour?

Visitors can explore the historic streets of the Chiapo Old Street area within the Tainan Houbi rice town, learning about the local history, culture, and everyday rural lifestyle through a guided walking tour.

2. Where is the meeting point for the Tainan Houbi Chiapo Old Street itinerary?

The meeting point for all activities is located at the Chiapo Old Street Power Station (俗女村電力站). Participants should gather here at the scheduled time to begin the guided tour and scheduled experiences.

3. What traditional crafts are available for hands-on making at Chiapo Old Street?

Visitors can participate in traditional crafting activities, specifically featuring traditional 'Jiayi' (茄芷) weaving, where participants can create and take home their own woven local craft items.

4. How does the traditional rice milling experience work at Houbi Chiapo Old Street?

The rice milling experience allows visitors to understand how local rice is processed, providing a hands-on introduction to the traditional agricultural methods that define the Houbi rice-farming community.

5. What involves the Red Turtle Rice Cake (紅龜粿) DIY activity in Tainan Houbi?

The Red Turtle Rice Cake DIY activity gives participants a hands-on chance to make traditional local pastries from scratch, learning about the culinary customs and preparation techniques of Taiwanese traditional snacks.

6. When is the special local dining experience available at Chiapo Old Street?

The local dining experience, known as the rural table meal featuring authentic hometown dishes, is available exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays during the operating schedule.

7. What are the available booking dates for the Tainan Houbi Chiapo Old Street activities?

The experiential activities and tours at Tainan Houbi Chiapo Old Street are available for booking and participation from December 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

8. How can travelers reserve the various experiential activities at Tainan Houbi Chiapo Old Street?

You can book these experiences through KKday to enjoy a streamlined reservation process, allowing you to easily select and combine guided tours, weaving, rice milling, and dining options according to your preferences.

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