Xinpu’s dried persimmons have long been a major tourist attraction and travel hotspot in Hsinchu. Every autumn, the arrival of the “Nine Descending Winds” in Hsinchu signals the start of persimmon season. Hsinchu County hosts the Persimmon Cultural Festival in the second week of October each year, drawing visitors to Xinpu to admire and taste this unique autumn specialty. The renowned Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm in Xinpu not only features a traditional courtyard house that serves as a perfect backdrop for photography enthusiasts but also benefits from the farm’s owners, two sisters, who are adept at engaging with photographers. This has not only boosted the farm’s reputation but also their own. Consider planning a day trip to Hsinchu in the fall to savor the delicious persimmons and take a stroll through the nearby Xinpu Old Street!
The climate is crucial for making persimmons. Xinpu in Hsinchu, with its unique geographical environment, experiences the “Nine Descending Winds” every autumn, ideal for air-drying persimmons. Combined with sunlight, the persimmons turn a golden yellow, becoming a local specialty. The process of making persimmons takes over a week, involving steps like removing the calyx, peeling, drying, and air-drying. Although the process is complex, it results in persimmons that are chewy on the outside and soft on the inside.
How to Get to Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm
Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm is located in Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County. Since public transportation requires a 2-kilometer walk, it is recommended to drive or ride a scooter. You can use Google Navigation and set it to “Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Education Farm” to reach your destination. If driving, there are signs along the way, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost. The farm has a dedicated parking lot, but during persimmon season, it can get crowded. Follow the staff’s guidance to find parking. Pay attention and cooperate with the staff when you visit.
Autumn Exclusive Golden Scenery! Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Tourist Farm
Xinpu’s dried persimmon tourist farms are most famous for Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Education Farm and Jin Han Persimmon Farm. This visit is to the Wei Wei Jia Persimmon Education Farm. The farm not only has large areas of dried persimmons for visitors to admire and photograph but also offers multiple photo angles. You can climb stairs to peek out from the persimmons or shoot from the second floor for a bird’s-eye view, ensuring everyone gets their perfect shot. This makes it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts. Every October, you can see groups of photographers or individuals with cameras weaving through the persimmons.
Shooting from the second floor downward reveals the grandeur of the dried persimmons.
Using ground shadows can also create unique dried persimmon photos.
