Hop on Route 168 Hutoupi Old Street Line to Explore Xinhua! Slow Travel through a Mountain Town + Agricultural Cuisine All in One Trip
Posted Date:2026-04-16
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Introduce
Looking for a relaxed mountain-town day trip full of local flavor? The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Route 168 (Hutoupi–Old Street Line) takes you through Xinhua Old Street, Hutoupi Scenic Area, and surrounding mountain forests — all while sampling fresh local produce. The scenic area's gift shop is stocked with Xinhua's most popular souvenirs, so you can easily bring the mountain flavors home.
Bureau Director Lin Kuo-hua noted that Xinhua is extraordinarily rich in agricultural resources — most celebrated for its 'Five Treasures': sweet potato, olive, pineapple, moso bamboo shoots, and sesame. Local businesses have transformed these premium ingredients into a range of signature dishes and products that vividly express the area's agricultural identity — a must-explore for every visitor.
The Route 168 shuttle, well-received since launch, connects visitors with standout local businesses. Jiaokeng Farm Co., a community-rooted social enterprise committed to sustainable rural development, has developed 'Olive Dew' juice and 'Olive Vinegar' — naturally fermented products with a mellow, pleasant taste that showcase the healthy character of Xinhua's renowned olives.
At the terminal stop, Dakeng Farm has transformed from a traditional chicken-raising mountain homestead into a vibrant eco-farm. It promotes ecological conservation alongside innovative leisure experiences — offering hillside accommodation and local cuisine so guests can fully relax in the forest. Standout products include handcrafted traditional bamboo shoot pickle (retaining the shoots' crisp, sweet crunch), naturally fermented toon berry condiment (a classic kitchen essential that enhances steamed, stir-fried, boiled, and soup dishes), and Golden Pearl Toon Chicken Soup made from free-range chickens — rich, mellow, and a must-order.
The Bureau set up a gift shop at the Hutoupi Scenic Area entrance to make it easy for visitors to browse Xinhua mountain specialty souvenirs. Beyond agricultural products, the shop also sells Hutoupi signature sauna tea eggs, Shanhua Sugar Factory popsicles, freshly ground coffee, and cold drinks — providing light refreshment services throughout the visit. Going forward, the Bureau will continue curating top Tainan mountain brands through a tourism-plus-local-industry model, creating a quality shopping environment for visitors while giving local small farmers and businesses a display and marketing platform.
【Easy Itinerary】
🚉Start at Xinshi TRA Station
→ Xinhua Old Street & Damujian Historical Park
→ Hutoupi Scenic Area (gift shop + lake tour)
→ Scenic spots along Route 168 (Zhongxing Forest, Green Valley Siraya, Dakeng Farm, etc.)
→ Overnight in the mountain forest — experience the joy of rural life
【To enhance multilingual information services, the content on this page has been translated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The translation is for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy between the translated content and the original Traditional Chinese text, the original shall prevail.】
Bureau Director Lin Kuo-hua noted that Xinhua is extraordinarily rich in agricultural resources — most celebrated for its 'Five Treasures': sweet potato, olive, pineapple, moso bamboo shoots, and sesame. Local businesses have transformed these premium ingredients into a range of signature dishes and products that vividly express the area's agricultural identity — a must-explore for every visitor.
The Route 168 shuttle, well-received since launch, connects visitors with standout local businesses. Jiaokeng Farm Co., a community-rooted social enterprise committed to sustainable rural development, has developed 'Olive Dew' juice and 'Olive Vinegar' — naturally fermented products with a mellow, pleasant taste that showcase the healthy character of Xinhua's renowned olives.
At the terminal stop, Dakeng Farm has transformed from a traditional chicken-raising mountain homestead into a vibrant eco-farm. It promotes ecological conservation alongside innovative leisure experiences — offering hillside accommodation and local cuisine so guests can fully relax in the forest. Standout products include handcrafted traditional bamboo shoot pickle (retaining the shoots' crisp, sweet crunch), naturally fermented toon berry condiment (a classic kitchen essential that enhances steamed, stir-fried, boiled, and soup dishes), and Golden Pearl Toon Chicken Soup made from free-range chickens — rich, mellow, and a must-order.
The Bureau set up a gift shop at the Hutoupi Scenic Area entrance to make it easy for visitors to browse Xinhua mountain specialty souvenirs. Beyond agricultural products, the shop also sells Hutoupi signature sauna tea eggs, Shanhua Sugar Factory popsicles, freshly ground coffee, and cold drinks — providing light refreshment services throughout the visit. Going forward, the Bureau will continue curating top Tainan mountain brands through a tourism-plus-local-industry model, creating a quality shopping environment for visitors while giving local small farmers and businesses a display and marketing platform.
【Easy Itinerary】
🚉Start at Xinshi TRA Station
→ Xinhua Old Street & Damujian Historical Park
→ Hutoupi Scenic Area (gift shop + lake tour)
→ Scenic spots along Route 168 (Zhongxing Forest, Green Valley Siraya, Dakeng Farm, etc.)
→ Overnight in the mountain forest — experience the joy of rural life
【To enhance multilingual information services, the content on this page has been translated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The translation is for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy between the translated content and the original Traditional Chinese text, the original shall prevail.】
