🌿 Miaoli one-day tour itinerary recommendations

☀️ Morning: Natural & Hipster Attractions
1. Longteng Broken Bridge (near Shengxing Station)
• A representative Miaoli attraction, the remains of a century-old red brick bridge pier are perfect for photo ops.
• You can also visit Shengxing Station for a nostalgic railway atmosphere.
2. Sanyi Woodcarving Street / Woodcarving Museum
• Sanyi is the hometown of woodcarving; you can browse woodcarving art and take crafting classes.
• There are many cafes and shops that hipsters will love, perfect for photo ops.

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🍴 Lunch: Miaoli Local Cuisine
• Hakka Dishes Recommended
• Must-try Hakka Stir-fry, Braised Pork with Dried Plums, and Stir-fried Large Intestine with Shredded Ginger.
• Recommended Areas: Sanyi Old Street, Tongluo, or Miaoli City are home to many renowned Hakka restaurants.

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🌳 Afternoon: Relax in Nature
1. Mingde Reservoir / Rixin Island
• Enjoy a lakeside walkway, a suspension bridge, and a small zoo.
• There's a cafe on the island where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and the lake view.
2. Tongluo Chrysanthemum Field (November Only)
• This snow-white sea of flowers, only seen in autumn and winter, is perfect for taking beautiful photos.
• If it's not blooming, try tea at the Miaoli Tea Garden (Oriental Beauty Tea) instead.

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🌆 Evening: A Romantic Ending
• Old Mountain Line Rail Bike (Nighttime Version for a More Romantic Experience)
• Ride the railcar through the tunnel, enjoying mountain views during the day and a light show at night.
• Located at Shengxing Station, advance reservations are recommended.

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🎁 Recommended Snacks and Souvenirs
• Hakka Lei Cha (Pierced Tea)
• Miaoli Maoli Black Tea
• Dahu Strawberries (A must-try in winter, try strawberry ice cream and strawberry cake)
• Tongluo Cakes and Nougat

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👉 Suggested Route:
Depart Taipei/Taichung → Sanyi (Longteng Broken Bridge and Woodcarving Street) → Hakka Lunch → Mingde Reservoir/Flower Fields in the Afternoon → Old Mountain Line Rail Bike in the Evening → Return