Ming Yang
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This is where these famous pineapple cakes originated. It is located on top of the hill along Ba Qua Ridge. One could take bus, taxi or self-drive up here. Only street parking is available, so do be aware of the very crowded traffic here during the weekends & holidays.
The showroom is set up as an annex to the traditional house, and is decorated nicely. The shop offers a free cake and a cup of tea for any visitor, but there is a queue if one just comes for the freebies. The staff minding the entry could do with a bit of gentleness. Otherwise, they were all very helpful & inviting.
Foodwise, it is the special pineapple cakes coming from the local field with unique red earth. The taste is a mix of slight sourness & sweetness, rather than the normal ones only with high level of sweetness. Nonetheless, the taste of the apple cakes was too sweet to me, and not suitable for people afraid of high suger intake.
There is a track next to the entry that leads to a nicely designed amphatheatre, which was donated by this cake company for the locals. It is quite airy & good for a sojourn during the visit in this hot & humid September.
If one happens too pass through this region, it is highly recommended to pop in & enjoy a nice break here.