Tongxiao Township, Urban township in Miaoli County, Taiwan
Description
Tongxiao is an urban township in Miaoli County situated between the Taiwan Strait and mountainous terrain. The area comprises 24 villages, each with its own character, where farming activities and local communities shape the landscape.
History
The area was originally inhabited by Taokas indigenous groups before Han Chinese migrants arrived in the 17th century and established settlements. This mixing of populations shaped the region's long-term development.
Culture
The area maintains strong ties to Hakka customs through community celebrations and traditional practices that shape local life. Agriculture defines daily rhythms here, particularly strawberry farming, which remains central to how people live and work.
Practical
Visitors can reach the area via National Freeways 1 and 3, which provide good connections to the region. Multiple railway stations serve different parts of the township, making it easy to explore on arrival.
Did you know?
The Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Factory demonstrates salt production through hands-on demonstrations, while Flying Cow Ranch offers farm education programs for guests. These two sites reveal production methods that visitors would otherwise never see.
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Tongxiao Shrine
1 km
Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum
11.7 km
Triangle Rush Exhibition Hall
7.7 km
Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum
11.3 km
Flying Cow Ranch
7.3 km
Mr. Liao Temple
7 km
Yuanli Cihe Temple
5 km
Tōng Yuàn Cí Yún Temple
3.7 km
Shòu Kong Shrine
838 m
Tongxiao Haishui Yuchang
1.9 km
Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Factory
8.4 kmDakengwei Shan
9.7 km
Miaoli County Haoyan Mountain Recreational Park 苗栗火炎山遊樂區
8.7 km
Qiumao Garden
5.9 kmHutoukan
7.1 km銅鑼天空步道
7.7 km火炎山遊樂區
8.3 km白沙屯漁港
10.1 kmFlying Cow Ranch
7.8 kmGolden First Road
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