Urban Township · 二林鎮
🍷 Erlin Township 二林鎮
68.0km²
Area
面積
~57,000
Population
人口
鎮
Urban Township
行政類型
What Erlin Township is famous for 特色
Erlin is Changhua's largest urban township by area and its emerging wine country. Several boutique wineries (酒莊) produce table wines from local grapes. Erlin was the site of the 1925 Erlin Incident (二林事件), an early colonial-era farmers' movement that shaped Taiwanese labor history. Asparagus (蘆筍) cultivation is a local specialty.
二林鎮是彰化縣面積最大的市鎮，也是彰化新興的葡萄酒鄉。當地數家精品酒莊以在地葡萄釀製佐餐酒，風味獨特。1925年發生於此的「二林事件」，是台灣日治時期農民運動的重要起點，深刻影響了台灣的勞工歷史。此外，蘆筍栽培也是二林著名的農業特產。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Erlin Winery District酒莊聚落
A cluster of boutique wineries nestled among vineyards in the Erlin countryside. Visitors can tour the cellars, learn about the winemaking process, and sample locally produced Kyoho grape wine with its distinctive lychee aroma. Many wineries open their tasting rooms on weekends.
Erlin Sugar Factory Ruins二林糖廠遺址
The remains of a Japanese colonial-era sugar factory that once dominated the local economy. The site stands as a reminder of the sugar industry's enormous influence on Changhua's history and of the labor tensions that led to the 1925 Erlin Incident. It is a place of both industrial and social history.
Erlin 1925 Farmers' Movement Monument二林事件農民運動紀念碑
This monument commemorates the brave farmers who organized Taiwan's first large-scale agricultural labor protest in 1925. The inscription honors those who stood up against unjust contracts with Japanese sugar companies. It is an important site for understanding Taiwanese democracy and labor rights history.
Asparagus Farms蘆筍觀光農場
Several farms around Erlin welcome visitors to walk among the asparagus fields and learn how both white and green asparagus are grown. Fresh-picked asparagus can be purchased on-site, and some farms offer cooking demonstrations using their harvest. Spring and early summer are the best seasons to visit.
Erlin Train Station二林火車站
A quiet, historic station on the Zong-Sha Line that serves as the main transport gateway into Erlin Township. The station building retains its old-fashioned charm and is a convenient starting point for exploring the wineries and farmlands nearby. Local buses connect from here to the surrounding villages.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Erlin Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於二林鎮的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Taiwan's First Farmers' Protest台灣首次農民抗爭
The 1925 Erlin Incident was one of Taiwan's first organized farmers' labor protests against Japanese sugar companies. Farmers demanded fair prices for their sugarcane and better working conditions, sparking a movement that inspired future generations of labor activists across Taiwan.
White Asparagus — Taiwan Rarity台灣稀有白蘆筍
The area grows white asparagus — a rarity in Taiwan — alongside the more common green variety. White asparagus is grown underground to keep it from turning green in sunlight, giving it a milder, more tender flavor. Erlin's asparagus is prized in local restaurants and markets.
Lychee-Scented Local Wine荔枝香氣在地葡萄酒
Local wineries age wine in both barrel and tank; the local Kyoho grape wine has distinct lychee notes. The Kyoho (巨峰) grape is a large, sweet variety popular in East Asia, and Erlin's winemakers have developed techniques that highlight its unique tropical fragrance in the finished wine.
Bordering Yunlin by River以濁水溪與雲林為界
Erlin borders Yunlin County to the south along the Zhuoshui River. The Zhuoshui River is the longest river in Taiwan and forms a natural boundary between central and southern Taiwan. Its rich alluvial soil has long supported the farming communities on both sides of the river.
Name from Aboriginal Village地名源自原住民村落
The name Erlin comes from an Aboriginal Pazeh village name (二林社). The Pazeh people were one of the Taiwanese plains indigenous groups (平埔族) who inhabited this area before Han Chinese settlers arrived. Their village name was preserved in the Chinese place name still used today.
Lowest Density Urban Township城鎮中人口密度最低
The township has the lowest population density among Changhua's urban townships despite its large area. Although Erlin is classified as an urban township (鎮), much of its 68 km² remains agricultural land. This gives it a distinctly rural feel compared to other townships with the same administrative status.