Rural Township · 大城鄉
🦩 Dacheng Township 大城鄉
73.0km²
Area
面積
~18,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Dacheng Township is famous for 特色
Dacheng is Changhua's southernmost township and one of its most unspoiled coastal areas. The Dacheng Wetlands (大城溼地) along the Taiwan Strait coast are a critical habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered Black-faced Spoonbill. The township is notable for its quiet oyster villages, tidal flat ecosystem, and growing eco-tourism industry.
大城鄉是彰化縣最南端的鄉鎮，也是縣內生態環境保存最完好的沿海地區之一。緊鄰台灣海峽的大城溼地是候鳥的重要棲息地，包括瀕臨絕種的黑面琵鷺。本鄉以寧靜的牡蠣養殖村落、潮間帶生態系統，以及蓬勃發展的生態旅遊產業著稱。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Dacheng Wetlands大城溼地
This nationally recognized wildlife refuge stretches along the Taiwan Strait coast and serves as one of the last remaining habitats in central Taiwan for the endangered Black-faced Spoonbill. Every winter, birdwatchers gather here to spot rare migratory species against the backdrop of golden tidal flats at sunset.
Coastal Tidal Flats海岸潮間帶
The vast mudflats exposed at low tide reveal a rich intertidal ecosystem teeming with crabs, mollusks, and wading birds. These flats extend hundreds of meters from the shoreline and are essential feeding grounds for both resident and migratory wildlife. Visitors can join guided eco-walks to learn about the unique mud flat ecology.
Dacheng Mazu Temples大城媽祖廟
Several traditional Mazu temples dot the township, serving as the spiritual heart of local fishing and farming communities for generations. These temples host colorful festivals with processions, traditional music, and ceremonial offerings that reflect the deep folk religious culture of coastal Changhua.
Yongxing Fishing Village永興漁村
This quiet coastal village is home to families that have harvested oysters from the tidal zone for generations using floating platform methods unique to this stretch of coastline. Walking through Yongxing offers an authentic glimpse into Taiwan's traditional marine culture, with rows of drying seafood and weathered fishing boats lining the shore.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Dacheng Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於大城鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Home of the Spoonbill黑面琵鷺的家園
Dacheng Wetlands are designated a wildlife refuge and are one of only a few remaining habitats for the Black-faced Spoonbill (黑面琵鷺) in central Taiwan.
Changhua's Southernmost Point彰化縣最南端
Dacheng borders Yunlin County at the Zhuoshui River mouth — the southernmost point of Changhua County.
Most Intact Coastal Ecosystem最完整的海岸生態
The township's combination of wetlands, tidal flats, and oyster farms represents Changhua's most intact coastal ecosystem.
One of the Least Crowded人口密度極低
Dacheng has one of the lowest population densities in the county (~18,000 in 73 km²) — a pastoral stillness unusual in densely settled Taiwan.
Floating Platform Oysters浮筏式牡蠣養殖
Local oyster sheds operate on floating platforms in the tidal zone, a method distinct from Fangyuan's hanging-cage approach.
Herons and Egrets Year-Round全年可見鷺鳥
Night heron (夜鷺) and great egret (大白鷺) can be observed year-round at the wetland edge.