'Beigang' redirects here. Not to be confused with the nearby
Beigang River
.
Urban township
Beigang, Yunlin
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Chinese
| 北港
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Literal meaning
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Port
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Beigang
,
Hokk?
or
Peikang
is an
urban township
in
Yunlin County
,
Taiwan
. It is primarily known for its
Chaotian Temple
, one of the most prominent
Temples
of
Mazu
on Taiwan.
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It has a population of 37,763 as of February 2023.
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Geography
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Map including Beigang (labeled as Hokk?) (1944)
Map including Beigang (labeled as Pei-chiang (Hokk?)
北港
) (1950)
The
Beigang River
borders the town on the east and south.
History
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Dutch Formosa
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During the
Dutch era
,
Ponkan
(
Chinese
:
?港
;
Pe?h-?e-j?
:
Pun-kang
) was an important coastal castle.
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In 1621,
Pedro Yan Shiqi
(?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
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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
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Universities
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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.
High Schools
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- National Beigang Senior High School
- National Pei-Kang Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School
- Jiu Ren High School
Junior High Schools
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- Peikang Junior High School
- Jianguo Junior High School
Tourist attractions
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The
Beigang Tourist Bridge
is 450m long and 6m wide. The three bridge arches are said to resemble the body of a dragon.
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- Beigang Sports Park
, Beigang Sports Park has a history of 50 years, and was previously a venue for track & field athletics, which has been greatly renovated with the times. After renovation, a white sand pit was added, which became a place for children to play.
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- Zhongshan Road, It is the old street surrounding Beigang Chaotian Temple, surrounded by many well-known specialty shops and snack bars. It is one of the highlights of Beigang.
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- Nui Hui Morning Market
, It used to be a place where cows were regularly sold in the morning. Nui Hui Morning Market has a history of more than 100 years and has now become a large vegetable market.
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Local cuisine specialities
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- Beigang Wedding Cakes
(traditional wedding cakes) are a must-buy souvenir in Beigang. There are many flavors, both salty and sweet. Many married couples will come to buy wedding cakes, and ordinary tourists will take them home as snacks.
- Beigang Peanuts
and
Broad Beans
Cultural activities
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Transportation
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Beigang Bus Station
Bus stations in the county is Beigang Bus Station of Chiayi Bus.
Notable natives
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References
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External links
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Note:
Pinyin
is the national standard and promulgated by the Ministry of Interior. Exceptions: "Lukang" instead of "Lugang" and names of Counties.
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