Cihtong, rural township of Taiwan
Cihtong is a small rural township in Yunlin County, Taiwan, covering approximately 51 square kilometers of flat land. The landscape is dominated by rice fields and farmland, with narrow roads connecting simple traditional houses and scattered villages throughout the area.
Cihtong has a long settlement history reaching back to the Qing Dynasty era, with its first settlers drawn to a lane marked by bright red Erythrina flowers. The township developed slowly as an agricultural center, with rice farming and crop cultivation remaining central to the local economy across generations.
The name Cihtong comes from an old narrow lane where the first settlers lived. Today, farming shapes community life, and local temples serve as gathering places where residents celebrate harvests and seasonal festivals together.
The best time to visit is during planting or harvest seasons when you can watch farmers at work and see rural life at its most active. Most roads are safe for walking or cycling, and having a car is practical for reaching nearby river areas and temples.
The northern region is especially valued for rice cultivation and stands as the county's most productive farming zone. The nearby Zhuoshui River plays a vital role in irrigating these fields and attracts birds and fish that enrich the rural ecosystem.
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