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Wanli and Jinshan District are the main production areas of azalea seedlings in Taiwan, with an annual output of 6 million. More than 80% of the azalea seedlings used in Taiwan's greening projects and park road trees come from here.
This small trip focuses on "Exploring the Pink Greenhouse and the Daily Life of Flower Farmers" and arranges a visit to the "Smart Aesthetic Greenhouse" to allow the public to have an in-depth understanding of the cultivation of rhododendrons. (Provided by the Agricultural Bureau)
This year, the New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau once again joined hands with Wanli, Jinshan Flower Farmers and the local creative team "Jinshan Roaming" to launch the "Wanjin Rhododendron Autumn One-Day Tour". The tour combines nursery exploration, farming handicrafts and private house attractions, and plans 3 selected routes to lead the public to go deep into Taiwan's largest rhododendron production area and experience the cross-regional value-added rural charm. Online registration is open from now on, limited to 100 people.
The Agriculture Bureau pointed out that Wanli and Jinshan District are the main producing areas of azalea seedlings in Taiwan, with an annual output of 6 million plants. More than 80% of the azalea seedlings used in Taiwan's green beautification projects and park road trees come from here. Autumn is the season for rhododendron cutting and propagation. This short trip is centered on "Exploring the Pink Greenhouse and the Daily Life of Flower Farmers" and arranges visits to smart aesthetic greenhouses such as "Mingshan Gardening", "Maosheng Nursery" and "Qingyun Nursery". This allows the public to not only have an in-depth understanding of the cultivation of rhododendrons, but also to exchange maintenance tips with Liu Zhifang, the leader of Wanli Flower Production and Sales Team of "Dr. Azalea", and to make exclusive "Azalea Creative Moss Balls" to take home.
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The Agricultural Bureau stated that in addition to farming experience and handicraft courses, this tour was specially led by the professional guides of the local creation team "Jinshan Wandering" and visited private cultural attractions such as Jinshan old airport ruins, Xishanjing and Shangang Fishing Village, and combined it with local shops such as Wangwang Digua Garden Story House and Chitose Coffee. Sample baked sweet potatoes, hand-brewed coffee, Taiwanese ice cream and other special snacks to deeply experience the local flavor of the North Coast. In order to meet the needs of different ethnic groups, the tour has launched three selected routes, including "Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Education Park", "Taipei North Exhibition Hall" and "Sangang Fishing Village" to let the public experience the local customs first.
Chen Xihui, Director of Agriculture, pointed out that the Wanjin area has a unique mountain and sea environment and the best azalea industry in Taiwan. Through the autumn tour, he hopes to lead the public to understand the brand story and local creation of Wanjin azalea from the source of production, not only to experience the new charm of cross-regional value-added rural areas, but also to warm up for the upcoming Wanjin Azalea Exhibition next spring.
Chen Xihui said that the Wanjin Rhododendron Autumn Tour will depart from Taipei Railway Station on October 3. There are 3 selected itineraries to choose from on that day. The discount price is 999 yuan per adult (original price is 1,599 yuan per person), half price for children under 6 years old, limited to 100 places. Registration is open from now on, and the entire journey will be led by professional guides. Participants will also receive branded planting bags and other benefits. Detailed registration information can be found on the Wanjin Rhododendron official website.
Participants can make their own "Azalea Creative Moss Balls" to take home. (Provided by the Agriculture Bureau)
Taipower North Exhibition Hall, one of the 3 selected routes. (Provided by the Agriculture Bureau)
Dharma Drum Mountain with 3 selected routes. (Provided by the Agriculture Bureau)
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One-day Autumn Tour of Wanjin Rhododendron will attract full registration of 100 participants
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Participating people will have a deeper understanding and recognition of the azalea industry
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