Yingge Town

　　   Yingge Town is situated at the western edge of Taipei County, with Shulin City to the east and Bade City and Taoyuan City of Taoyuan County to the west. On the slopes of the northern mountain range in Yingge Town lies a giant rock shaped like a parrot, known as "Parrot Rock," also referred to as "Eagle Brother Stone," "Yingge," or "Yingge Rock." Legend has it that this peculiar stone emitted mist and devoured people. When Koxinga led his troops through the area, they were hindered by miasma, and soldiers were eaten by the creature. In response, he struck the boulder, causing the miasma to dissipate and enabling his army to advance. This is a well-known local legend among the people of Yingge, and the town’s name is derived from this remarkable rock. The Qing Dynasty’s “Danshui Hall Records” also contains a similar legend: “Parrot Rock is located in Sanchongyong,” facing Yuanshan. It was said to emit mist creating deadly fog, which caused Koxinga’s forces to lose their way. His troops cut off its neck. However, since Koxinga never personally ventured into northern Taiwan, this account is considered questionable.