Jiaxing Ice Fruit Shop

Review

Jiaxing Ice Fruit Shop is on Bo'ai Road in Xincheng Township, not far from the entrance to Taroko National Park, and it is one of the most common stops for visitors heading to or from Taroko. This old wooden shop made its name with lemon juice and now also serves snacks and noodles. Supertaste's 2026 Hualien souvenir round-up lists Jiaxing lemon juice as a hidden must-buy, and a blogger wrote a dedicated post in 2025. There were news reports of a fire at the shop, but it was trading normally when the blogger visited.

The signature lemon juice uses Pingtung lemons pressed whole with the skin to keep the peel's fragrance, and the owner adds a little condensed milk to round it out, giving a tart, sweet drink with a pleasant aftertaste. The golden lemon juice has a higher proportion of pure juice and no condensed milk, so it is noticeably sour. According to Supertaste's 2026 listing, a 600 ml small bottle is NT$60 and a 1,250 ml large bottle NT$110. There are also lemon ice pops and dried fruit, while meals include a braised platter and mixed noodles.

Fans praise the refreshing lemon juice, the photogenic wooden building and the large braised platter, calling it good value. Critics mention long waits and food that is merely decent; some find the juice too sweet or the ice pops too sour, which comes down to taste. Weekend parking can also be difficult.

Online listings say it opens daily from about 8 a.m. to around 5 p.m.; an older review mentioned Wednesday closures, so sources differ and you should check before you go. It does not take credit cards and is not on delivery apps. Takeaway lemon juice has its own window, which moves faster than the dine-in queue, and at weekend lunchtimes you may need to scan a code to join the waiting list.

Ideal for travellers around Taroko and Qixingtan who want a bottle of lemon juice for the road or a simple sit-down lunch. First-timers should start with the original lemon juice and move on to the golden version if they like it sour. To take some home, buy a large bottle and keep it chilled.