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Hsinchu Taiwan has an annual persimmon harvest. Here locals prepare the fruit for smoking and drying. Our detailed article on Hsinchu Taiwan Persimmon’s can be found @ https://exploretraveler.com/the-persimmons-of-wei-wei-jia-tourist-farm-in-hsinchu-county-taiwan/
Welcome to the Weiweijia Orchard, home to some of the best persimmons in Taiwan. Fall has arrived in the mountain villages of eastern Hsinchu County, Taiwan, and the villages, no matter how small are alive with excitement, as it is time to harvest and dry the persimmons.

The villages are small, consisting mainly of the main avenue, and things move very slowly and peacefully. Fields are ripe and ready to harvest, with many vegetables, fruit orchards, and rice farms all around each of these tiny villages. But the highlight of them all is the persimmon harvest from late September to late December. The village of Hsinpu is perhaps one of the best-known villages during persimmon harvest, as it is the closest village to Weiweijia Orchard, one of the best known Traditional Hakka Persimmon Orchards in Hsinchu County.

So what sets the small village of Hsinpu apart from others, and how does Weiweijia Orchard fit into the puzzle? This is the center of Hakka culture, and here you see history come alive into everyday life. Traditional values are important here and many of the farms are well known for doing things the traditional way. Weiweijia Orchard is committed to bringing the cultural past of the Hakka people alive, and the persimmons are dried and cared for as they have always been. This is Hakka culture and history at work today!

The mountains in Hsinchu County grow an abundance of persimmons. Some of the farmers just export them to fruit markets in the USA and throughout the world, others, using traditional Hakka methods, dry the fruit as it has always been done. At Weiweijia Orchard, and many other traditional orchards, visitors are free to roam and watch all the different steps that go into drying the fruit. The fragrance of the fresh fruit drying in the sun is heavenly.

In Taiwan, no matter if the fruit is being dried and cared for like the Haka have done it for centuries, or if they are done by modern methods, the fruit is hand-picked fresh daily, washed, and the skins removed. Drying persimmons in Taiwan is an art, and the finished product a delicacy enjoyed throughout Asia.

So why is the Weiweijia Orchard such a special place for tourists? One, it is one of the few places where you can see each step of the drying process. It is also really close to the village of Hsinpu, making it convenient. Most people find that it takes no more than 10-15 minutes to walk to the farm from the village. That makes it really convenient and pleasurable. But perhaps the greatest draw of all is all the smiling faces willing to pose for photos. These beloved workers all dressed in traditional Hakka attire are perhaps one of the greatest assets to the farm, after the fruit itself.

If you are a photographer, you will love all the photo opportunities at this traditional Hakka orchard. As you approach the farm, you will see a traditional home with persimmons drying. Everything about this traditional Hakka farm is unique to the way things have always been among the Hakka. As you continue to the main orchard, you will see the bulk of the persimmons drying in the Taiwanese sun. There are many ways to see the drying racks, including a traditional viewing platform that is accessible by a small flight of stairs.

What a special opportunity it is to spend the day immersed in the traditional Hakka culture. There is so much to see and learn. Welcome to the living history of an ancient people, the Hakka.

Centuries ago, the Hakka had many wars and was always on the flight. It was in that time period that they began drying everything. They would either dry or cure-all their food so that if needed, it was easy to transport. The dried persimmons were their main food source during these tough times. Dried food is light and easy to take with you when you must flee.
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Hsin-Chu, Taiwan Morning Market

Today is a fabulous day to cruise the Island Of Taiwan until you find that perfect treat. There is no perfect time for Oyster Omelets. If you like Oysters, these will delight your taste buds. In Taiwan, you will find little stands with this delicacy in all the night markets and many street vendors have them as a specialty. So pack your day pack and let’s go find something to eat.

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Deep-fried Squid on a stick is tasty and fun to eat in Taiwan

If you are fond of deep-fried squid, then this will set your taste buds alive. In Taiwan, most people seldom eat three meals a day, but rather graze through the day eating some of the best snacks on the markets. These snacks are called “little eats.” If you only eat a little at a time, there is room to try the next surprise on the next corner. What a delightful custom in this world of gourmet eats.

Taiwanese Natural Sugar Cane Juice So Tasty On A Hot Day

Not really hungry yet? How about a nice cold glass of Sugar Cane Juice? No added sugar, no additives, no preservatives, just juice straight from the Sugar Cane. So healthy and so good! What are you waiting for? You will find small juice stalls all over the island as this is an island favorite. Don’t wait till you are hot and thirsty, have a glass of pure Sugar Cane Juice today. It’s delicious!

Buddha’s Hand Citron With A Fresh Cup Of Hot Tea

All over the highlands, deep in the country, where the mountain air makes the best Taiwanese Teas are hidden tea houses waiting to serve you delicious tea and a little fruit. Meet the Buddha’s Hand Citron, so fragrant, so sweet. What a marvelous aroma and so delicious. Why not try something so different, something outside the box of what you know, and enjoy a delicious fruit with your fresh hot tea. Anytime, is tea time in Taiwan.

Cooking Up Fresh Aboriginal Treats In A Hakka Village In Hsinchu County Taiwan

Now that your appetite is starting to come back, while not taking a cruise through a Hakka Village? The food is fresh and delicious. You may not know for sure what it is, but just think food adventure and dive in. A delicious Aboriginal treat is waiting. Surprise is in the air for those who are willing to try the gourmet delicacies of the Hakka.

Taiwanese Fast Food Treats Are Waiting At The Train Station

On the run and no time to eat? No problem, just catch one of the “little eats” as you go by. The train station has small fast food eateries for those who need a fast bite. Even the fast food is delicious in Taiwan. So much of the small eats the Island is known for can be adapted to a small cafes for those on the go. Even in the train station you will find good , delicious food.

Aroma of smoky Grilled Cuttlefish On The Grill

The Tantalizing Smells of Cuttlefish on the grill will draw you into the market. It smells like heaven, the aroma is so magnificent. you just have to have it!

Candied Tomatoes And Candied Plums

Want something really good, but hungry for a desert? Why not try out the candied plums and tomatoes. Caramelized from the grill, they are one delicious treat. Just the perfect treat when you need a pick-me-up after a cruise through the night market. Fun and adventure, often means that you need just a little something, but not too much.

“Mullet Fish Roe” Anyone? A Delicacy In Taiwan!

We have been all over town, checking out the most exciting things to do. Now we need a little bit more to eat. How about a native dish called “Mullet Fish Roe?” This “little eat” is for those who want a little bit more. So finish the day with a real Taiwan delicacy. Fresh from the sea, and only for those who want to complete a day of food adventure, with a Taiwanese specialty.

https://exploretraveler.com Small morning market we go to on the weekends here in HsinChu Taiwan.