Tainan promotes rural tourism with group tours connecting communities

Tainan City is actively cultivating its rural tourism sector, moving beyond individual community efforts to a collaborative, "team-fight" strategy. The city boasts 108 rural regeneration communities, many of which have developed unique local travel experiences. Recognizing the potential for greater impact, the Baihe Caodian community has taken the lead in connecting these diverse areas, launching the "Spring Rural Small Tour" which includes both two-day and one-day itineraries.

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Tainan City's rural regeneration communities each have their own unique rural tours, specialty meals, agricultural experiences, and characteristic products. However, through cross-regional cooperation, integrating the characteristic resources of each community, and linking them to create travel routes that encompass rural production, life, and ecology, rural tourism fighting as a team is more attractive to the tourism market.

This integrated approach aims to create a distinct market segment for Tainan's rural tourism. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the rich and varied humanistic and industrial characteristics of Tainan's countryside. The two-day tour, for instance, offers an in-depth exploration, including visits to the Zhaoxing community in Nanhsi for guava harvesting and agricultural experiences, a cruise on Zengwen Reservoir, and an overnight stay at a hot spring resort in Guanzi. This is followed by lotus viewing, rural markets, and traditional crafts like lotus leaf dyeing and seed peeling in Baihe, alongside organic farm experiences and DIY fruit preserves in Liuying.

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By connecting Tainan's rural regeneration communities across regions based on transportation corridors, the Caodian community has driven a cooperative model. We hope to drive local tourism and rural economic development in the future.

From a Taiwanese perspective, this initiative represents a smart and forward-thinking approach to promoting local economies and preserving cultural heritage. It acknowledges that by pooling resources and creating cohesive travel routes, Tainan can offer a more compelling and comprehensive experience than individual communities could alone. The emphasis on sustainable agriculture, local food, and traditional crafts not only attracts tourists but also supports the livelihoods of rural residents and fosters a deeper appreciation for the island's agricultural roots. This "group battle" strategy is crucial for Tainan to stand out in a competitive tourism market and ensure the long-term vitality of its rural communities.

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The core of the rural tour is at the Guandi Temple in Maocheng, Baihe, which has 6 hectares of lotus fields. The 'Table by the Lotus Pond' offers a rich lotus breakfast for tourists to 'wait for the flowers to bloom'.