Beigang, Yunlin

Coordinates: 23°34′N 120°18′E / 23.567°N 120.300°E / 23.567; 120.300

Beigang Township
北港鎮
Urban township

Beigang Township in Yilan County
Location Yunlin County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total 41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Population (July 2018)
 • Total 40,118
 • Density 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Beigang, Yunlin
Traditional Chinese 北港
Literal meaning North Port

Beigang or Peikang is an urban township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is primarily known for its Chaotian Temple, one of the most famous temples of Mazu on Taiwan.[1] It has a population of 40,327 as of November 2017.

Geography

The Beigang River borders the town on the east and south.

History

Dutch Formosa

During the Dutch era, Ponkan (Chinese: 笨港; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pùn-káng) was an important coastal castle.[2] In 1621, "Chinese Peter" (顏思齊) from Zhangzhou, Fujian and his forces occupied Ponkan (modern-day Beigang) and started to develop Tsulosan (諸羅山; today's Chiayi City), which grew to become the capital of Tsulo County in 1704.

Administrative divisions

The township comprises 28 villages: Caohu, Dabei, Datong, Fupan, Fuzhao, Gongguan, Gongrong, Gouzao, Guangfu, Guangmin, Haoshou, Hougou, Huasheng, Liucuo, Nanan, Pangou, Renan, Renhe, Shuipu, Shujiao, Sifu, Tunghua, Tungyang, Xincuo, Xinjie, Xishi, Yimin and Zhonghe.

Education

The China Medical University has a branch in Beigang.

Beigang is only a short drive (approximately fifteen minutes by car) from National Chung Cheng University, one of Taiwan's foremost research universities.

Tourist attractions

The Beigang Tourist Bridge is 450m long and 6m wide. The three bridge arches are said to resemble the body of a dragon.[3]

Local cuisine specialities

  • Beigang Cakes (traditional wedding cakes)
  • Beigang Peanuts and Broad Beans

Cultural activities

Transportation

Beigang Bus Station

Bus stations in the county is Beigang Bus Station of Chiayi Bus.

Notable natives

References

  1. ↑ Keeling, Stephen (2013), "Beigang", The Rough Guide to Taiwan, Rough Guides .
  2. ↑ "Historical Evolution". The Roots of Yunlin. Yunlin County Government. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Cultural Tours in Yunlin - Beigang Tourist Bridge". yunlin.gov.tw. Yunlin County Gov't. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  • Yunlin County, Beigang Township Office (in Chinese)
  • Introduction of Beigang in the China Post
  • National Geographic Traveler Taiwan, ISBN 0-7922-6555-6


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