Rural Township · 大村鄉
🍇 Dacun Township 大村鄉
24.0km²
Area
面積
~43,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Dacun Township is famous for 特色
Dacun (大村, "Large Village") is Taiwan's other great grape township, sitting alongside Xihu in the county's prime viticulture zone. Black Kyoho and Muscat grapes ripen here in the summer heat, and several farm-stay wineries offer grape-picking and tasting. Da Yeh University (大葉大學), one of Changhua's three universities, is located in Dacun.
大村鄉是台灣另一個著名的葡萄產地，與溪湖並列彰化縣最重要的葡萄農業區。夏日驕陽下，巨峰葡萄與麝香葡萄在這裡甜蜜成熟，多家休閒農莊提供採果體驗與品酒活動，吸引大批遊客前來。彰化縣三所大學之一的大葉大學也坐落於大村鄉，為這個純樸的農業小鎮增添了濃厚的學術氣息。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Grape Orchards & Farm Stays大村葡萄農場
Dacun's rolling farmland is blanketed with grape trellises stretching from the roadsides to the foothills. Visitors can join hands-on picking sessions during the summer harvest and sample fresh Kyoho grapes straight from the vine. Many farms also produce homemade grape juice and jelly, making for irresistible souvenirs.
Da Yeh University大葉大學
Founded in 1990, Da Yeh University is one of the youngest yet most vibrant campuses in central Taiwan. Its beautifully landscaped grounds function as an open botanical garden, with winding paths, ponds, and flowering trees that the public is welcome to explore. The university hosts cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year, bringing energy and creativity to the township.
Dacun Wufeng Temple大村五豐廟
This traditional Taiwanese temple stands as the spiritual heart of the local community, dedicated to the worship of local earth deities and folk religion figures central to Hokkien settler culture. The temple's ornate roof ridges are decorated with colorful ceramic dragons and phoenixes, showcasing the craftsmanship of traditional Taiwanese religious architecture. Annual festivals here draw residents from across the township to celebrate with music, offerings, and community feasts.
Baigu Mountain Foothills白骨山東麓
The eastern edge of Dacun brushes against the gentle lower slopes of Baigu Mountain, where the air cools and the scenery shifts from farmland to forested hillside. Hiking trails wind through the foothills offering panoramic views over the grape fields below, especially breathtaking during the golden-green canopy season of early summer. This area is a peaceful retreat for nature lovers looking to escape the lowland heat.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Dacun Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於大村鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Taiwan's Grape Capital台灣葡萄重鎮
Dacun and Xihu together supply over 60% of Taiwan's domestically grown table grapes. These two neighboring townships in Changhua County form the undisputed heart of Taiwan's grape industry.
August Grape Picking Trips八月採果校外教學
Grape harvesting (採果體驗) is a school excursion staple for Changhua children every August. Students from across the county travel to Dacun farms to experience the joy of picking clusters of ripe Kyoho grapes right off the vine.
A Campus Botanical Garden校園就是植物園
Da Yeh University (est. 1990) has a campus that doubles as a botanical garden open to the public. The grounds are planted with hundreds of tree and plant species, making it one of Changhua's most pleasant green spaces to stroll through on a weekend.
The "Large Village" Name大村名字的由來
The name 大村 referred to the large Hokkien settler village here in the 18th century. When Hokkien-speaking farmers from Fujian Province, China, migrated to this fertile plain, their thriving settlement became so sizeable it was simply known as the "Large Village."
Two Grape Harvests a Year一年兩收的葡萄園
Some orchards practice two-harvest cycles — summer Kyoho and winter Golden Muscat in the same vineyard. This remarkable technique allows skilled farmers to coax a second crop from the same vines, maximizing productivity and offering visitors a unique grape experience in both seasons.
Traditional New Year Rice Cakes傳統年糕糯米
Local 梗米 (glutinous rice) variety grown alongside grapes is used to make traditional New Year rice cakes. This lesser-known agricultural tradition shows that Dacun's farming heritage is not only about grapes — rice cultivation here has nourished local festivals and family customs for generations.