Tongluo is the only place in Taiwan where large-scale chrysanthemum production is commercially viable.
The white chrysanthemums, known as 'Hangju', are traditionally dried and used for herbal tea infusions.
The fields undergo a rotation cycle where crops other than chrysanthemums are planted during the off-season to restore soil nutrients.
The festival was established to stabilize the local agricultural economy against cheaper international imports.
The harvested flowers are processed using low-temperature drying techniques to preserve color and nutritional properties.
The Tongluo Chrysanthemum Festival site is the primary center for Taiwan’s edible chrysanthemum cultivation. The area features extensive fields of white and yellow chrysanthemums that bloom once annually. The region accounts for approximately 80 percent of Taiwan's total chrysanthemum production. Visitors walk through designated trails bordering active agricultural plots. The harvest process involves manual picking to ensure flower quality. Cultivation in this specific township benefits from unique red clay soil and favorable local climate conditions. The site is managed in conjunction with the local farmers' association to promote agricultural tourism. Agricultural activities remain ongoing during the bloom, requiring visitors to stay on paths to avoid damaging crops.
The raised viewpoints overlooking the vast, carpet-like fields of white and yellow blooms.
Wear shoes suitable for unpaved, potentially muddy agricultural paths.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as there is very little shade in the open fields.
Respect the farmers' work by not picking flowers from the fields, as these are private property.
Attempting to visit during the summer months when the fields are planted with other crops or are undergoing soil preparation.
The site is only active for public viewing during the flowering season in late autumn; no events or displays occur during the rest of the year.
Do not enter private fields beyond marked walking paths; remain quiet to respect the local agricultural environment.
