Taiwan's favorite fruit, the mango, has a complicated history. The earliest Taiwanese mangoes are the Tumangguo (native mangoes) introduced by the Dutch. During the Japanese Governor Generalship, new cultivars were introduced from India and the Southeast Asia. In 1961, Mr. Chen-chou Chang of Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute planted the first 100 Irwin mango saplings at Han-chi Cheng's Orchard, all of which successfully bore fruit in 1964. Those who want to know more must visit the Mango Industry and Cultural Museum to acquire more of these interesting stories!
| website: | http://www.ycfa.org.tw/ |
| Address: | No. 228, Zhonghua Road, Yujing District, Tainan City |
| Telephone: | 06-5748551-3 |
| Directions: | Freeway No. 3 → Taiwan 84 → Yujing → Left turn at Zhongshan Road → Right turn at Zhonghua Road → Farmer's Association Supermarket → Mango Museum |
| Gourmet Food: | Laoniubo's Pork Blood / Shanlongting Snake Soup / Migaofuzai's Glutinous Rice Cake |
| Accommodations: | Gaobinyuan Hostel / Hwa-Du Hotel / Huachun Inn / Changxing Hostel |
| Neighboring landmarks: | Beiji Dian / Yu Cing-fang Anti-Japanese Fighter Memorial Park / Tapani Memorial Park / Yujing Valley Basin / Trellis Drainage System |
| Traveling reminders: | 1. Opening hours: 9 AM to 4 PM
2. Parking available outside the main gates
3. Free admissions
4. Open all year round. Contact the employees or supervisor. Lights will be switched on for public visits. |
| Recommended visiting time: | 2 hours |