Beigang Township, Administrative township in Yunlin County, Taiwan
Beigang Township spans 41 square kilometers along the Beigang River, encompassing 28 villages with a population of 37,763 residents as of February 2023.
The area, formerly known as Ponkan during Dutch rule, transformed from a coastal castle in 1621 when Pedro Yan Shiqi established regional trade routes.
The Chaotian Temple stands as a primary religious center, where residents gather on the 23rd day of the third lunar month to honor Mazu.
The township maintains numerous small businesses, including bakeries, grocery stores, and medical services, with shopping representing 22.8 percent of commercial activities.
The Beigang Tourist Bridge extends 450 meters across the river with three arch spans forming a dragon pattern, connecting Yunlin and Chiayi regions.
Location: Yunlin County
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Shares border with: Shueilin Township, Yuanchang Township, Sihhu Township, Lioujiao Township, Xingang Township
GPS coordinates: 23.56667,120.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
Chaotian Temple
512 m
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
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Da Shi Ye Temple
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Beigang Wude Temple
1.6 km
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Bengang Mazu Temple
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Tomb of Wang De-lu
5 km
Singang Shueisian Temple
1 km
Jinlun Bridge
623 m
Beigang Fuxing Bridge
867 m
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Sugar Factory Mazu Temple
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