Beinan, Taitung

This southeastern region of Taiwan was originally dominated by the Puyuma people. The township is named in Puyuma in honor of chief Pinara. In Dutch Formosa, the Dutch called the township Pimala. During Qing rule, access to the area was prohibited. ==History==

In 1875, Pi-lam Subprefecture (卑南廳) was established. During the period of Japanese rule, was established under Taitō District, Taitō Prefecture. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Beinan was established as a rural township of Taitung County. ==Geography==

The northeast portion of the township is part of the Huatung Valley. ==Administrative divisions==

The township comprises 13 villages: Binlang, Chulu, Fushan, Fuyuan, Jiafong, Liji, Lijia, Meinong, Mingfong, Taian, Taiping, Tunghsing and Wenkuan. ==Tourist attractions==

• Baiyu Waterfall • Chu Lu Ranch • Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area • Cingjue Temple • Taromak Monument • Yuan Sen Applied Botanical Garden • Jhihben Hot Spring ==Transportation==

Beinan Township is accessible from Shanli Station of Taiwan Railway. ==Notable natives==

• A-mei, singer and songwriter • Lin Shu-ling, activist ==References==