Traditional Chinese 北港 Hanyu Pinyin Province Taiwan Province | Literal meaning North Port Hokkien POJ Pak-káng | |
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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.
Contents
- Map of Beigang Township Yunlin County Taiwan 651
- Geography
- Dutch Formosa
- Administrative divisions
- Education
- Tourist attractions
- Local cuisine specialities
- Cultural activities
- Notable natives
- References
Map of Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan 651
Geography
The Beigang River borders the town on the east and south.
Dutch Formosa
During the Dutch era, Ponkan (Chinese: 笨港; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pùn-káng) was an important coastal castle. 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.