Pingtung Plain

The Pingtung Plain is an agricultural region in southern Taiwan characterized by flat terrain at low elevation with extensive cultivated fields. Multiple rivers including the Kaoping, Tungkang, and Linbian flow through the area, shaping the farming systems and water distribution.

Han Chinese settlers from Fujian began developing agriculture in this region during the late 17th century. The plain gradually transformed from uncultivated land into a productive farming area through systematic development and irrigation efforts.

The plain is home to Rukai and Paiwan communities whose traditions remain visible in local festivals and daily practices throughout the region. You can see this living heritage in villages and across farmlands, where old ways and modern life exist side by side.

The best time to explore is during the growing season when the fields are lush with crops and local activity is most visible. Roads and paths cross the plain, though having transportation helps you see the full scope and diversity of the landscape.

The Kaoping River is the largest drainage system on the island and quietly shapes soil quality and water availability across the plain. Few visitors realize how central this river is to everything growing here, though its influence touches every aspect of the region.

GPS coordinates: 22.70490,120.44100

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48