Huisun Hot Springs is located in Faxiang Village, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, distributed in the valley where the Beigang River and Jiuxian River meet. Geologically, it is classified as a hot spring in the metamorphic rock zone of the Snow Mountain Range in Taiwan. The hot spring water here is very clear, with a temperature reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius. It contains approximately 175 ppm of bicarbonate ions, sodium ions...
Bagua Tea Garden is located in a place called Ruan'an in the mountainous area of Da'an Village, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, at an altitude between 1,000 and 1,300 metres, and is touted as the most beautiful tea garden in Taiwan. Thanks to its considerable elevation, suitable humidity, and moderate temperature and soil conditions, the tea produced here is of exceptional quality. Bagua Tea Garden…
Originally named Xitou Forest Recreation Area, Xitou Nature Education Area is located in Lugu Township, Nantou County, just 24 meters from Zhushan. It is one of the seven forest management districts under the Experimental Forest of the College of Agriculture at National Taiwan University. The area is densely planted with species such as cedar, cypress, red cypress, ginkgo, and moso bamboo. Towering ancient trees and a network of forest trails make it a great spot not only for leisure and forest bathing but also for...
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Nanyao Temple is located beside Provincial Highway No. 1 in Taiwan, very close to the city center and easily accessible by transportation. Commonly known as the Changhua Mazu Temple, Nanyao Temple enshrines the Heavenly Holy Mother, or Mazu. On the annual birthday of Mazu, the 23rd day of the third lunar month, up to tens of thousands of worshippers come to offer incense and prayers, creating a lively scene with tables laden with offerings.
Located in the eastern part of Changhua City, Bagua Mountain boasts an elegant environment and expansive views, making it one of Taiwan’s Eight Great Scenic Spots. It is most famous for the Grand Buddha statue and serves as Changhua’s most iconic Buddhist tourist destination. At the foot of Bagua Mountain, there is a small park where visitors can relax and enjoy leisure time, making it an excellent choice for a holiday retreat. …
Lukang Town is located on the northern bank of the Lukang River, about 12 kilometers from the county seat of Changhua and 2–3 kilometers from the sea. It borders the Taiwan Strait to the west, and faces Xiushui Township, Fuxing Township, Xianxi Township, and Hemei Town to the east, south, and north respectively. Covering an area of 39.46 square kilometers, it has a population of 85,000. There are various theories about the origin of the name “Lukang.”
Zheng Chenggong Temple is located south of Changhua’s Nanyao Temple. The temple’s exterior architecture is strikingly vibrant and distinctive, setting it apart from conventional temples. It stands as a noble symbol honoring a national hero. During the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Chenggong was known as Prince of Yanping, and later revered as the Sacred King Who Opened Taiwan, hence the temple is also called the Sacred King Who Opened Taiwan Temple. …
Taiwan Folk Village is an international-level, diversified comprehensive leisure resort integrating seven major themes: Taiwanese history, historical sites, folklore, culture, education, amusement, and leisure. It is located in a valley on the eastern Bagua Plateau in Huatan Township, Changhua County, and is one of the attractions within the Bagua Mountain Buddha Recreational Area of the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area. It…
Tanaka Forest Park is located in the eastern part of Tianzhong Township, Changhua County, Taiwan, covering an area of 45 hectares. The park features lush trees and fresh air, making it an ideal destination for hiking, sightseeing, enjoying the view, relaxing, and experiencing forest bathing. The park is equipped with well-planned hiking trails, as well as facilities such as parking lots and a children’s playground...
The term "weir" (圳, zhèn) originally referred to an "irrigation dam" (堰, yàn) in ancient Fujian and Guangdong provinces—structures that divert river water into canals. Later, as large numbers of people from these regions migrated to Taiwan, they brought the term with them. Located in Changhua County, Taiwan, Bapu Weir was first constructed in 1709 and completed in 1719, making it one of the oldest irrigation systems in Taiwan...
Changhua Confucius Temple is a Confucian temple located in Changhua, Taiwan, enshrining the Great Sage and Foremost Teacher Confucius as the main deity, along with his disciples and revered scholars and philosophers of successive dynasties. It was the most complete educational institution in the early Qing Dynasty's Taiwanese Confucian school system, and the Bai Sha Academy—one of the four great academies of Taiwan—was once located here. The temple was initiated and established in the Qing…
Lukang Chenghuang Temple is located in Lukang Town, Changhua County, Taiwan. It is a privately worshipped city god temple, formerly known as Aoting Palace. It is the only joint-port major temple on the “Skyless Street” and was designated as a county-level historic site on November 25, 1985. It is said that the deity enshrined in this temple was brought over from the worshipper’s hometown by a Fujian Yongning merchant surnamed Gao, who operated a business called “Rixing Hang” in Lukang during the early years of the Kangxi Emperor’s reign, to capture thieves after his goods were stolen. Not long after, the thief was caught red-handed with the stolen goods, and the city god has remained in Lukang ever since.
Yiyuan Grand Courtyard is located on Yiyuan Lane in Maxing Village, Xiushui Township. Also known as the Maxing Chen Residence, it is the largest ancient residence in Changhua County. Built in the 26th year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of over a hundred years. Covering an area of more than 3,000 pyeong, the residence features a three-courtyard layout, consisting of a large compound enclosing smaller three-sided courtyards, flanked by wing rooms. The building materials include red brick walls, green ceramic windows...
Academies were key institutions of private education in Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty, tasked with preserving the teachings of poetry, literature, and Confucian ethics. Dao Dong Academy was once the center of learning in Hemei, Changhua. The name “Dao Dong” signifies welcoming the king’s virtuous rule from the east and promoting the teachings of Zhu Xi. The main hall enshrines Zhu Xi and is also known as the Confucian Temple. It is the only academy in Taiwan listed as a second-class historical site. …
The Great Buddha Scenic Area, also known as the Bagua Mountain Great Buddha Scenic Area, is one of the scenic areas under Taiwan’s Bagua Mountain Scenic Area. It is located on the mountainside of Bagua Mountain in the northeast of Changhua County. This scenic area is now managed by the Shan Shan National Scenic Area Administration. Major attractions within the area include the Bagua Mountain Great Buddha, the Spirit Pagoda, the Anti-Japanese Martyrs Memorial Park, and a health...
Shibi Forest Recreation Area is located at the border of Yunlin, Chiayi, and Nantou counties, northeast of Caoling, at an elevation of about 1,200 meters. It is the highest settlement within the county, belonging to Caoling Village, Gukeng Township. To the northwest, it connects with Xitou and Xialinxi Forest Recreation Areas; to the south lies the Caoling Scenic Area, making it a midpoint on the Caoling–Xi Stream trekking route. The area is covered with dense forests and…
Huashan is located in Huashan Village, Gukeng Township, situated between Janfusun Fancyworld and Zhanghu Scenic Area. With convenient transportation, the area's elevation ranges from 250 meters to 1,304 meters. A system of hiking and mountain trails has been developed here, allowing visitors to choose their routes based on personal fitness levels and available leisure time. It is one of the best destinations in the county for exercise, fitness, and relaxation. The region...
Janfusun Fancyworld is located at No. 67, Dayukou, Yongguang Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County. It features the "Rainbow Theater" under the country's latest technology – the Nic’s Cinema, which presents two high-tech, top-tier performance shows: “Journey of Genesis” and “Rainbow Acrobatic Show.” The “Journey of Genesis,” the first full-color laser show in all of Asia and imported from the United States, traces the journey from the origin of life to the evolution of human history. The Rainbow Theater’s flagship show, the “Rainbow Acrobatic Show,” makes an exciting comeback with brand-new content from top acrobatic troupes in Europe and America – an absolute must-see. Additionally, the highly popular “Impact Theater” introduces a thrilling and unique new experience: “Glacier Journey,” where you can explore a surreal cosmic glacier and feel the heart-pounding rush of gravity on a frozen planet – an unforgettable adventure. Moreover, Nic’s Cinema also offers a variety of distinctive performances in the “Mega Theater,” “3D Theater,” and “Dome Theater,” with rich content suitable for the whole family.
Zhanghu Scenic Area is located in the eastern mountainous region of Gukeng Township, bordered by Dajianshan Mountain to the south and surrounded by high peaks; to the north lies the Qingshui Stream, with its crystal-clear waters flowing endlessly, offering breathtaking scenery. The area features 16 scenic spots scattered across mountains at altitudes between 300 and 800 meters, celebrated for their natural rocky cliffs, streams, and waterfalls. The scenic area centers around Shiqiao Mountain Villa, and the 16 sights…