Yunlin County Taiwan Last Updated: 10/03/2024 | |
Located at the central-south part along the western coast of Taiwan, Yunlin County stands at the north tip of Jianan plain, bordering Nantou County in the east, Changhua County in north with Zhoushui River as watershed, Chiayi County in the south with Beigang River as watershed. It hasd a population of 664,963 as of 2022. | |
As a county built on agriculture, Yunlin has long taken pride in its rustic charm and high-quality agricultural products. Among the local specialty goods here are coffee, hard clams, horseshoe clams and Taiwan tilapia, shaddock, soy sauce, pickled cabbage, and peanuts and sesame oil. Each of these items captures the authentic local flavors of Yunlin and makes a perfect souvenir gift for home. In addition, Yunlin's many temples attract tens of thousands of people every year. Yunlin has also nurtured a vibrant cultural industry. The county is the birthplace and a well-known capital of Taiwanese puppet theater. |
Beigang Chaotian Temple Place » Temple Beigang Chaotian Temple, located in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan, is one of the most famous and historically significant Mazu temples in Taiwan. It is dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea and a beloved deity in Chinese culture. 7 views 💖 1No. 178, Zhongshan Rd, Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan 651 | |
Sanjorun Kaisei Palace Place » Temple The Santiaolun Haiqing Temple is very large. Its main god is Bao Zheng, also known as Bao Gong. There is a park next to the temple with a pirate ship inside. You can walk into the hull with a 3D painted wall of the Sea World. There is another park behind the temple with many retro animals. It is also the starting point for the Black Forest Bicycle Trail. If you are traveling to Yunlin, you can take a trip. 18 views 💖 1Haiqing Rd, Sihu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan 654026 |