Xinhua Dist.

NCHU Xinhua Forest Station (國立中興大學新化林場), located to the east of Hutoupi (虎頭埤), is an experimental forestry station of National Chung Hsing University (中興大學). Transport to the station is convenient thanks to its proximity to the city center, making it a popular walking spot among Tainan residents. The Forest Station manages 90 hectares of very rich forest, mostly made up of mahogany. Wherever you walk, the trees will shade you from the sun, and you can breathe in the invigorating phytoncides that they release.

The Siriya indigenous people were the earliest recorded inhabitants of Tainan, the tribe’s name appearing in records in the Dutch Colonial Time. The Siraya have an inseparable relationship with the formation of Tainan’s history and culture and its development. The Hall was established by Tainan City Government in 2014 for the promotion of Siraya culture and as a platform for exchange between ethnic groups.

The works of author Yang Kui featured heavily in textbooks during the Japanese Colonial Period. He was a revered literary author from Xinhua District (新化) and a source of pride for Xinhua residents. The Memorial Museum of Yang Kui Literature (楊逵紀念館) is located next to the Xinhua District Council House (新化街役場). When you enter, examine the table and chair used by Professor Yang Kui; on the wooden desk is an unusually sunken area, reportedly caused by his habit of propping his elbow on the desk to think while writing, wearing it down bit by bit every day.

Dakeng Leisure Farm (大坑休閒農場) was once a working livestock farm, but has now been converted into a leisure destination. A family of three generations live here, and entering the farm you can sense the family's warmth. Surrounded by mountains and covering a large area, the farm boasts a view of the sunrise over a sea of clouds that is not to be missed. Alongside the authentic village setting, a safe hiking footpath has been constructed around the top of the mountain, as well as sports leisure facilities.

Hutoupi (虎頭埤) was Taiwan's first reservoir, and has over a century-long history. It is dubbed "Little Sun Moon Lake" after the country's largest lake, and serves as Tainan's back garden. A scene of Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou's musical film The Rooftop (天台) was filmed here. The Huyue Suspension Bridge (虎月吊橋) was built in 1905, adding more charm and flavor to the lake. The scenic paths around the lake are well suited to both walking and cycling, and the excellent leisure facilities, barbecue area and camping area are very popular.

The 1934 Historic Restaurant at Xinhua District Council House (新化街役場1934街役場古蹟餐坊) is typical of Xinhua's historic buildings. As its name suggests, the building was constructed in 1934, and the ceilings inside are all preserved in their original forms. Looking at the building from the outside it is hard to imagine the inside having so many wooden parts. Entering the building you will discover that parts of the floor are made of transparent glass, with lots of thick hemp ropes below.

Since the Japanese Colonial Period, Xinhua (新化) has been a major political and commercial center at the gateway to the mountains of Tainan. You can probably imagine merchants of the time gathering to make deals with Japanese, Han Chinese and Pingpu Peoples. The large numbers of foreign style houses and street houses built here formed a prosperous commercial street, and business was extremely lively. Today’s Xinhua Old Street(新化老街) features well-preserved old foreign style houses and Baroque style buildings covered in tasteful designs and carvings.

Green Valley Siraya is a very small scenic spot where you can see Siraya (西拉雅族)lifestyle and hunting tools. Owner Elder Wan has a special skill: he can turn any objects into musical instruments just by adding strings; his music fills the air of the valley, which is green as far as the eye can see. It is common to see tourists crossing the floating bridge over the small pond, or singing the "counting song" in the Siraya language guided by Mr.Wan.

Established in 1976, Tainan Golf Country Club (台南高爾夫球場)was Tainan’s first golf club. Located in the foothills of Mt. Hutoupi(虎頭埤山麓), it is just 10 kilometers from downtown Tainan, so transportation is very convenient. As it is located in Xinhua District, the club is often referred to as Xinhua Golf Club(新化球場). As well as the lovely scenery offered by each hole, such as the 14th hole which features the early tourist attraction Hutoupi Reservoir(虎頭埤), it also has shops and pavilions with an old-time flavor and a restaurant serving fine food and coffee that add to the fun of playing golf.