Located on Xīnjiē, Dàdé Village, Dàpí Township, Yunlin. It was originally brought over by a man from Guangdong Province, Zhāng Zhōngyì, who crossed the sea to Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty’s Kangxi era, and was enshrined for personal protection. Later, it was settled in Tàihé Street—now known as Xīnjiē—for household worship. After multiple renovations and expansions, it has grown into its current form. The so-called Three…
The Taiwan Temple Art Museum is located within the Yunlin County Cultural Center and systematically introduces the artistic beauty found in Taiwan’s temples and traditional glove puppetry. Temples are not only places for praying for peace and happiness, but during Taiwan’s early immigrant settlement period, they also often played key roles in fostering community cohesion, maintaining local security, and promoting education and culture…
Established in 2003, the Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan Coastal Scenic Area is located on the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Plain in western Taiwan. It is bordered by the Niutiao Bay Stream in Yunlin to the north, the Yanshui River to the south, Provincial Highway No. 17 to the east, and the 20-meter isobath offshore to the west. The scenic area spans the administrative regions of Yunlin County, Chiayi County, and Tainan City. It boasts rich natural resources and a simple, friendly local culture...
Commonly known as Beigang Mazu Temple or Tianhou Temple, Beigang Chaotian Temple is located at No. 178, Zhongshan Road, Beigang Town, Yunlin County, Taiwan. As a second-class historic site of the shrine category, it is primarily dedicated to Mazu. Originally built in the 33rd year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of over 290 years. Due to its efficacious divine miracles, it has become the mother temple of more than 300 Mazu temples nationwide...
The Zhuoshui River is located in central Taiwan, stretching approximately 186.6 kilometers in length, making it the longest river on the island. Its drainage basin covers an area of 3,156.90 square kilometers, second only to that of the Gaoping River. The main upper stream of the Zhuoshui River is called the Wushe River, which originates from the southern side of the Sakuma Saddle between the main peak and the eastern peak of Hehuan Mountain. The source sits at an elevation of 2,880…
The Zhuoshui River is an important dividing river in central Taiwan. Due to its vast width, maps of Taiwan drawn by Europeans in the 16th century even mistakenly depicted the island as being split into northern and southern parts. For a long time, people on both sides of the river had to rely on bamboo rafts and other means of transportation to cross. When the river swelled due to heavy rains, cross-river traffic was severely disrupted. As a result, discussions about constructing a bridge have been ongoing for years...
The "Zhong" in Zhongsha Bridge stands for the Republic of China, while the "Sha" refers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a then-diplomatic ally of the Republic of China. The bridge was named Zhongsha Bridge in recognition and commemoration of Saudi Arabia providing a zero-interest loan of thirty million US dollars to the Republic of China, which made the construction of the bridge possible. This bridge spans across...
The Taiping Mountain Forest Recreation Area spans a vast area and includes scenic spots such as Tuchang, Renze, Zhongjian, Lantai, Bailing, Shangping, Taiping Mountain, Cui Feng Lake, Sandie Waterfall, and Duli Mountain. The area also features a variety of recreational facilities, including Jiu Zhi Ze Hot Springs (formerly Renze Hot Springs), Forest Amusement Park, forest bathing trails, wildlife reserves, and more.
Nestled between mountains and the sea, the Northeast Coast features a rugged coastline dotted with bays and capes, spectacular craggy cliffs, majestic marine erosion formations, soft golden beaches, and a vibrant marine ecosystem, as well as nurturing simple and rustic cultural and historical sites. The Northeast Coast National Trail System is located in Taiwan’s northeast coastal region, and its main trails currently include the Caoling Ancient Trail, Longlin Ancient Trail…
Jiaoxi Hot Springs are sodium bicarbonate springs, rich in chemical components such as sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and carbonate ions. They are a rare type of plains hot spring in Taiwan. The water is clear and odorless, with a temperature of around 58°C when it reaches the surface. After bathing, the skin feels smooth and delicate without stickiness. Thanks to their mineral-rich properties, whether for soaking, bathing, or drinking as processed mineral water...
Along the Caoling Ancient Trail, you can see broad-leaved forests, artificially cultivated coniferous trees, and the most distinctive plants of subtropical rainforests, such as the sago cycad. There are also scenic spots including “Clear Mountain Stream,” “Fude Shrine,” “Horse-Falling Bridge,” “Heroic Suppression of Barbarian Smoke Carved Stone,” “Tiger Character Stele,” “Scenic Pavilion,” and the “Caoling Ancient Trail Dali Visitor Service Center.” The Caoling…
The formation of Su’ao Cold Spring is due to the abundant rainfall in Yilan and the thick limestone terrain in the local area of Su’ao, making it one of the two natural treasures hidden deep underground on the Lanyang Plain, alongside Jiaoxi Hot Springs. The cold spring area is located to the north of Su’ao Town, about 300 meters directly in front of Su’ao Railway Station, along Zhongyuan Road and Lengquan Road…
Qilan National Forest Recreation Area features the former residence of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the Cherry, Apricot, Peach, and Plum Trail, a Flower and Tree Viewing Area, a Forest Bathing Trail, the Little Tarzan Forest Play Area, fourteen aerobic exercise facilities, and the European-style Qilan Villa along with cozy forest cabins that offer comfortable lodging. The Sacred Tree Garden Trail in Qilan National Forest Recreation Area…
The unique feature of Honeymoon Bay is that it is flanked by rocky reefs on both sides, with a stretch of fine, soft sandy beach in the middle. The seabed gradually deepens from the shore, resulting in varying wave conditions, which create two prime surfing spots: one is located near the rocky area on the right side of the bay, where the beach extends into the sea, with waves about 2 to 10 feet high; the other is in the central part of Honeymoon Bay beach...
Mingchi, also known as Chidian, is a high-altitude man-made lake situated at approximately 1,150 meters above sea level. Surrounded by pristine forests and perennially shrouded in mist, its ethereal and enchanting scenery has earned it the nickname "Pearl of the North Cross." Mingchi is the highest watershed between the -xi Stream and the Lanyang River, and also the highest point along the Northern Cross-Island Highway. The Mingchi National Forest Recreation Area features...
Beiguan was originally a checkpoint during the Qing Dynasty’s Manchu period. During the Jiaqing Emperor’s reign, the Qing government, recognizing the strategic terrain as the best defensive pass to prevent bandits from entering Yilan, petitioned to establish a garrisoned checkpoint here. The park houses two ancient cannons, said to be relics cast during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. Within the park, you can find natural rock formations shaped by millions of years of erosion, such as hogback ridges, tofu rocks, …
There are three fishing ports in Nanfangao: the First Fishing Port, also known as “Nanfangao Fishing Port,” was built during the Japanese colonial period and is the earliest fishing port in the area. The Nantian Temple across from the fishing port serves as the local spiritual hub. At the lower end of Nanfangao Fishing Port, there are many stir-fry restaurants and seafood shops where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood. The Second Fishing Port…
Also known as Guishan Islet, Guishan Island is a volcanic island isolated in the sea, named for its resemblance to a floating turtle. Geographically, Guishan Island can be divided into three parts: the turtle’s head, turtle’s shell, and turtle’s tail. The island’s unique geology also creates many spectacular sights, such as the sunrise over Guishan, smoke rings around the island, the stalactite wonders of Eyeglass Cave, the peculiar turtle eggs, and the steep Turtle Rock...
The most famous attraction in Wufengqi Scenic Area is the “Wufengqi Waterfall.” The waterfall has three tiers and is about 100 meters in total length. The first tier is approximately 20 meters long, hidden behind small valleys and tree groves. Along its flow, there are several pools where visitors can play in the water.
Cui Feng Lake is currently a forest ecological conservation area. The area below 1,850 meters above sea level consists of grassy hillsides dominated by vegetation such as rushes. The lakeshore is home to mandarin ducks, one of the most precious bird species, and many mallards can also be found in the northern part of the lake, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the wonders of nature. …