Here are the Top 10 Places to Visit in Miaoli County, Taiwan, blending cultural gems, scenic landscapes, and quirky attractions, complete with addresses:
1. Lion’s Head Mountain (獅頭山)
An easy-to-moderate hiking spot dotted with hill‑built temples like Quanhua Temple.
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📍 Location: Sanwan/Nanzhuang Townships, Miaoli County
2. Nanzhuang Old Street (南庄老街)
Charming Hakka street offering local snacks and heritage architecture.
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📍 Address: Guihua Lane, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County
3. Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum (三義木雕博物館)
Spotlights intricate wood carvings and traditional craftsmanship.
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📍 Address: Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
4. Shengxing Railway Station & Old Mountain Rail Bike (勝興車站／舊山線鐵道自行車)
Historic 1906 station and scenic rail‑bike path to Longteng Broken Bridge.
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📍 Address: Near Shengxing Station, Sanyi Township
5. Longteng Broken Bridge (龍騰斷橋)
Ruins of a Japanese-era bridge, dramatically split by the 1935 earthquake.
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📍 Location: Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
6. Flying Cow Ranch (飛牛牧場)
Family-friendly dairy farm with animal feeding, horseback riding, and more.
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📍 Address: No. 166, Nanhe Village, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County
7. Dahu Strawberry Farm (大湖草莓園)
Pick-your-own strawberries (Dec–Apr), plus café and strawberry-themed treats.
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📍 Dahu Township, Miaoli County
8. Wugu Cultural Village (五榖文化村)
A Hakka‑style ceramics tourism factory with hands‑on workshops.
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📍 Address: Gongguan Township, Miaoli County
9. Hakka Round House (客家圓樓)
A tulou‑style cultural center showcasing Hakka history and crafts.
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📍 Address: Houlong Township, Miaoli County
10. HuoYan Mountain (火炎山)
Also known as Flame Mountain—famous for its fiery red laterite cliffs and hiking trails.
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📍 Between Sanyi & Yuanli Townships, Miaoli County
🌄 Bonus Picks if You Have More Time
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Tai’an Hot Springs – Blessed with mountain hot springs
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Shang Shun World – An indoor 5D theme park next to Toufen shopping mall
🗺️ Planning Tips
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By Car – Essential for access to remote attractions like Longteng Bridge and Wugu Cultural Village.
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Public Transit – TRA station and shuttle buses cover popular areas like Sanyi and Tongluo.
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When to Visit?
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Spring (Mar–May): Ideal for tung blossoms at Tongluo and trekking in mountains.
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Winter (Dec–Apr): Strawberry‑picking season in Dahu.
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