Beigang, Yunlin
Beigang (in Chinese: 北港; also translated as Peikang) is a township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. The Beigang River is surrounding the East and South borders of the town.
Sights
- Chaotian Temple (in Chinese: 北港朝天宮) which is visited by more than one million pilgrims every year.
- Statue of Mazu on top of the cultural hall of the Chaotian Temple
- Beigang Tourist Bridge - it connects the counties of Yunlin and Chiayi which are separated by the Beigang River
Local cuisine specialities
- Beigang Cakes - traditional wedding cakes
- Beigang Peanuts and Broad Beans
Cultural Activities
Higher education
The China Medical University (Taiwan) 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.
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