Beigang, Yunlin

The Beigang River borders the town on the east and south. ==History==

Dutch Formosa During the Dutch era, Ponkan () was an important coastal castle. In 1621, Pedro Yan Shiqi (顏思齊) from Zhangzhou, Fujian and his forces occupied Ponkan (modern-day Beigang) and started to develop Tsulosan (諸羅山; today's Chiayi City), which grew to become the capital of Tsulo County in 1704. ==Administrative divisions==

The township comprises 28 villages: Caohu, Dabei, Datong, Fupan, Fuzhao, Gongguan, Gongrong, Gouzao, Guangfu, Guangmin, Haoshou, Hougou, Huasheng, Liucuo, Nanan, Pangou, Renan, Renhe, Shuipu, Shujiao, Sifu, Tunghua, Tungyang, Xincuo, Xinjie, Xishi, Yimin and Zhonghe. ==Education==

Universities The China Medical University 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. High Schools • National Beigang Senior High School • National Pei-Kang Agricultural & Industrial Vocational High School • Jiu Ren High School Junior High Schools • Peikang Junior High School • Jianguo Junior High School ==Tourist attractions==

is 450m long and 6m wide. The three bridge arches are said to resemble the body of a dragon. • Beigang Chaotian Temple, one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan and known for its magnificent temple architecture, visited by more than a million pilgrims every year. • Beigang Wude Temple, one of the largest temple dedicated to Xuan Tan Zhen Jun (玄壇真君), Martial God of Wealth. • Museum of Beigang Story • Beigang Water Tower ==Local cuisine specialities==

• Beigang Wedding Cakes (traditional wedding cakes) are popular souvenirs in Beigang. There are many flavors, both salty and sweet. Many married couples will come to buy wedding cakes, and ordinary tourists will take them home as snacks. • Peanuts and broad beans ==Cultural activities==

• Festivities around the birthday of Mazu (23rd day of the third month of the lunar year) • Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage • Beigang International Music Festival ==Transportation==

• Beigang Bus Station ==Notable natives==

• Alex Tsai, member of Legislative Yuan (2002-2016) • Su Chih-fen, Magistrate of Yunlin County (2005-2014) • Wu Se-hwa, Minister of Education (2014-2016) ==Climate==