Every early spring, the hillsides of Xinyi Township are brushed over in white plum blossoms. When the flowers fall and the fruit sets, this area becomes one of Taiwan's most important green plum regions. The county flower of Nantou is the plum, and Xinyi Township has turned these tart, astringent green fruits into crisp pickled plum, chewy Q plum, and plum wine — fermenting them steadily into everyday life and a well-earned reputation.
What are Xinyi Plum Products?
Xinyi Plum Products refers to the green plums grown in Xinyi Township, Nantou, and the processed goods made from them. Xinyi Township is one of Taiwan's most important green plum production areas, and the county flower of Nantou is indeed the plum. Local producers turn green plums into a range of products including crisp pickled plum, chewy Q plum, plum concentrate, and plum wine, forming a complete local plum industry.
To understand Xinyi plums, you can't skip the Farmers' Association's "Plum Dream Factory" (Meizi Mengong Chang) — the official landmark of the plum industry, selling all manner of plum products and plum wine, including the millet wine "Malasang" that gained fame through the film Cape No. 7. One factory ties together the plum trees on the hillsides and the souvenirs you can take home.
How to experience it the authentic way
Local knowledge
Verified facts (sponsored content excluded)
- Xinyi Township is one of Taiwan's most important green plum production areas. The county flower of Nantou is the plum.
- The Xinyi Township Farmers' Association's Plum Dream Factory is the official landmark of the plum industry, selling plum products and plum wine.
- The "Malasang" millet wine that gained fame through the film Cape No. 7 is available at the Plum Dream Factory.
Visitor tips
- Xinyi plums are centred on plum products, plum wine, and the plum industry. There is no formally listed "plum cuisine" in the area's official sources — don't expect a full plum-based meal.
- Green plums are seasonal. Processed products such as crisp pickled plum and Q plum are available year-round. For plum blossom viewing, aim for early spring.
Information compiled from the Nantou County Government tourism resources and local township farmers' associations. Sponsored content has been excluded. Photos will be replaced after on-site photography.