Miaoli | Dahu Strawberry Season, Taiwan Oilfield Museum, Gongtian Temple Spring Blessing Day Trip | Departing from Taipei

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— Itinerary Introduction —

Meet at 8:00 AM at East Gate 3 of Taipei Main Station – let's set off with happy hearts! (Please look for the staff member wearing an orange tour bus vest to check in.)
09:45 Taiwan Oilfield Exhibition Hall
11:00 Great Lakes Strawberry Winery
12:00 Lunch (Enjoy local cuisine at your own expense around the Great Lakes Winery)
12:10 Freshly picked strawberries (payment based on quantity picked)
14:00 Yufang Food
15:15 Gongtian Palace
16:20-18:00 Ending that intellectual and pink-hued strawberry holiday, we packed our bags and returned to our warm home in Taipei.

— Attraction Introduction —

Great Lakes Winery
This Mediterranean-style strawberry winery features a transparent glass design that allows visitors to observe the entire winemaking process. There's also a strawberry culture museum showcasing documents and information about strawberry cultivation, development, and history.

Taiwan Oilfield Exhibition Hall
Located on the banks of the Houlong River in Kaikuang Village, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, the Chuhuangkeng Oilfield, belonging to the Exploration and Production Division of CPC Corporation, Taiwan, is the earliest oil discovery site in Taiwan and the oldest still-producing oilfield in the world. The museum features themed exhibition rooms showcasing crude oil samples, exploration drilling and production, oil and gas processing, and offshore exploration data and models. It meticulously records the history of oilfield exploration, production, and excavation, with valuable historical documents and artifacts displaying the history and evolution of oilfield exploration in Taiwan.

Miaoli Strawberry Cultural Festival
As winter approaches, bright red, sweet strawberries will gradually ripen, tantalizing your taste buds and whetting your appetite. The closer to the Lunar New Year, the peak season for strawberry production, and the sweeter the strawberries become. However, if you're looking for the freshest strawberries, you can indulge now! From slightly tart strawberries to the sweetest and juiciest ones at their peak, the multi-layered flavors will keep you from getting tired of them. Adding the joy of picking them yourself in the fields creates an even more unique experience. The main varieties of strawberries in Dahu include the common fragrant strawberry (such as Meiji and Meifeng), the rare Fengxiang strawberry, and the special white strawberry (such as Xuetu). Fragrant strawberries are large, juicy, and visually appealing; Fengxiang strawberries have a creamy, milky flavor, but their production is decreasing; white strawberries have a peach-like texture and melt in your mouth. In recent years, the disease-resistant Jinxiang variety has also been introduced, ensuring a satisfying experience.

【Yufang Food】
Founded in 1986, this shop specializes in Taiwanese snacks such as dried meat, pork floss, and traditional biscuits. Renowned for its diverse range of dried meat products, it insists on both quality and flavor, making it a favorite among consumers. Its signature dried meat is tender and juicy, while its squid strips and vegetarian snacks remain popular, evoking fond childhood memories for many. The Tongxiao flagship store is clean and bright, featuring a tasting area and gift box displays, attracting many tourists. In recent years, it has become a popular purchase for travelers during the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, representing a leading brand of local specialty snacks and souvenirs.

【Visiting Gongtian Palace for Spring Blessings】
Baishatun, formerly known as "Baishadun," was settled by immigrants during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736-1795). At that time, the early settlers enshrined the soft-bodied Mazu statue in their homes, making it a spiritual sustenance for the entire village. In the late Xianfeng period, local philanthropists raised funds to build a temple, which was completed in the second year of the Tongzhi reign (1863). The Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage on foot began long before the temple was built and has a history of more than 200 years. It is the longest walking journey among all the Mazu pilgrimage activities in Taiwan. Starting from the Baishatun Gongtian Temple in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, it passes through Taichung City, Changhua County, and Yunlin County, and ends at Beigang Chaotian Temple in Yunlin County, a round trip of about 400 kilometers. In addition to the Baishatun Mazu, the Mazu palanquin also carries the Mazu from Shanbian Village, Nangang Village, Houlong Township, Miaoli County.