Overview
Tuku (土庫鎮) is a small agricultural township of 29,000 people in Yunlin County, Taiwan. It produces about 80% of Taiwan's garlic and is known for its honey industry.
History
Before you go
Agriculture
Tuku produces approximately 80% of Taiwan's garlic and has a significant honey industry. Local agricultural products include peanuts and rice.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is the primary language. Local Taiwanese (Hokkien) is also commonly spoken. Romanization of place names varies between Mandarin pinyin and Wade-Giles systems.
Markets
Local markets operate on different days: Tuku Night Market (Monday), Maguang Night Market (Wednesday), morning markets in both Tuku and Maguang, and Ma Kuang twilight market.
Transport
The town is best explored by bicycle. Few footpaths exist, so cyclists often share roads with traffic. No train station; arrive by bus from nearby cities.