Liouguei District
Hot Springs,Flowers,Mountains
Located at the intersection of the Pingtung Plain and the hills of the Central Mountains, the varied terrain formed by the Laonong River on the East Peak of Yushan Mountain also creates unique landscapes such as rapids, hot springs, waterfalls, and cliffs. Moreover, a variety of ethnic groups (Minnan, Hakka, and Pingpu) live here, so visitors can not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery but also experience the profound cultural heritage.
Travel Guide
- From March to April every year, you can go to "Shenwei Tiantaishan" to enjoy a large area of pink shower trees.
- The mahogany trail in Xinwei Tourist Center is a popular tourist spot. In March, in particular, the mahogany defoliation season is to be missed.
- At the "Baolai Flower Appreciation Hot Spring Park," you can enjoy flowers, bathe in hot springs, and eat plum cuisine.
- There are many famous temples in Liugui District, which is a good place to learn about religious art.
Popular Attractions
Local Specialties
- Jinhuang MangoesThe Jinhuang mango was developed by Mr. Huang Jin-huang of nearby Liouguei and is known as the “King of Mangoes“. The big fruit is papaya-shaped and weighs about 1.2 kilograms, has a thin pit, aromatic taste, a high degree of sweetness and it lacks fiber, making it one of the most popular fruits. The season for Jinhuang mangoes is May to August; during this period the quality is the best. One should choose fruit with an orange to yellow-green color. Fruit farmers will pick the harvest in advance when they are close to mature, and accelerate the ripening after selling in the market. Taoyuan Township promotes more refined agricultural skills, and every year will hold a competition with an evaluation of Jinhuang mangoes, assessing their color, weight, sweetness, etc. Visitors should choose the Jinhuang mango, and Taoyuan Township is the best choice for quality!
- Liouguei Mountain TeaJianshan in Sinfa Village, which is at the tail end of the Central Ridge, is the major source producing Liouguei mountain tea. The tea gardens are located about 800 to 1200 m above sea level; some of them are even higher than 1500 m. The average temperature is between 18 and 24°C. The humidity is between 75 to 85%. The village is surrounded by fog and clouds all year long. Its soil is composed of volcanic slate and vermillion mud. Overall, the environment is excellent for growing tea. A highly effective irrigation system is also used. Source: Kaohsiung Farmers’ Association
- Plum CuisineGreen plums are abundant in the Liouguei and Taoyuan districts of Kaohsiung City. People add the sweet and sour plums to the chicken and cook them together to create a dish with rich flavors called "plum chicken soup." The tart taste of the chicken and the plums blend perfectly, and you can also taste the salty and sweet flavors, which are refreshing and not greasy. It makes people unable to resist eating one bite after another, which is very tasty.
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