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Wondering what are some of the things to do in Miaoli Taiwan? Thanks to the great folks of Miaoli Maison De Chine, we were hosted to a stay and enjoyed some of the wonderful facilities there. Also, it provided us with a great base to check out all the attractions and things to do in Miaoli Taiwan!

Actually, we headed from Taichung to Tong Xiao Beach first. However, when we arrived, due to a carnival, we had to pay $20SGD to enter the beach area (which is usually free). As we were only there for an hour, we did not enter. But if you do have more time, it is encouraged that you visit as the $20SGD includes shows and displays for programmes throughout the day.

If you’re travelling from Taichung to Zhunan, it takes about 1 hour by train. After arriving at Zhunan train station, to get to Miaoli Maison de Chine, you’ll have to take a taxi for NT120 (walking takes about 30 minutes). It is a fixed price for visitors to the hotel.

Things to do in Miaoli Taiwan

1. 天厨海鲜楼 (Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant)

Located at No. 19, Gongyuan 5th St, Miaoli County, Taiwan 350, 天厨海鲜楼 (Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant) serves up great seafood at an excellent price. In fact, when we visited, they were having a promotion whereby each dish only costs NT100 ($4!). That’s even cheaper than Zi Char in Singapore! Plus, we were having stuff like prawns (really fresh ones at that), squid and pork ribs. If you’re staying at Miaoli Maison De Chine, do check out 天厨海鲜楼 (Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant) to enjoy great food, an excellent ambience at a fantastic price!

Zhunan Train Station to Miaoli Maison De Chine NT120	天厨海鲜楼 (Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant)	Classy ambience at 天厨海鲜楼 (Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant)
Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant 天厨海鲜楼 Menu	Stir Fried Pork Rib @ Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant 天厨海鲜楼	Vermicelli from Tian Chu Seafood Restaurant

2. Zhunan Beer Factory / 竹南啤酒厂

The Zhunan Beer Factory is the largest brewery in the whole of Taiwan. But in order to go for a visit, you’d have to at least have a group of 20. In addition, there are allocated times for visit. This time, we unfortunately missed the last group tour of the day. Hence, it would be wise to give the factory a call first and ask the group tour timings before you head over. Oh, the taxi ride from Miaoli Maison De Chine to Zhunan Factory is between NT150 to NT200.

As we were not able to join the tour, we were only able to walk around within the store area. Inside, the various types of alcohol and beers, produced by the factory are sold. In addition, we also got to try the 18 days Taiwan Beer for free. It tasted a little bitter (which we prefer) and the usual price is NT65 per bottle.

There is also a restaurant where you can order dishes to go with the beer. But do note that it is just like a regular restaurant NOT ANYTHING LIKE a microbrewery with beers on tap. But do give the 18 days Taiwan Beer a try, you won’t regret it!

Zhunan Beer Factory Alcohol Store	Taiwan Beer Robot @ Zhunan Brewery	18 days Taiwan Beer at Zhunan Beer Factory
曾记馅饼 Buns with Fillings	Pork Bun NT30 and Red Bean Bun NT15 from 曾记馅饼	Close up of the red bean bun from 曾记馅饼

3. 曾记馅饼 (Zeng Ji Pastry)

We were also informed by Shelly (Marketing Manager from Miaoli Maison De Chine Hotel) that, within walking distance of hotel, there’s a famous bun store ( 曾记馅饼） at the intersection of Ba De Yi Lu and De Yi Lu. Located next to the 7-11, it is a mobile truck that sells buns with pork, beef or sweet red bean filling. Definitely a must try if you’re in the vicinity!

4. Zhunan Integrated Sports Complex

Before we headed back to our hotel for great food and spa pool enjoyment, we headed to the Zhunan Integrated Sports Complex just across the road from Miaoli Maison De Chine. There, residents can enjoy runs around the track, play some basketball or croquet.

Kids playing a game of croquet	Zhunan Integrated Sports Complex Soccer Field and Running Track	Zhunan Integrated Sports Complex
Spa pools at Miaoli Maison De Chine	Menu of Pin Jiang Nan at Miaoli Maison De Chine	What we ate at Pin Jiang Nan Miaoli Maison De Chine