Rural Township · 二水鄉
🚂 Ershui Township 二水鄉
42.0km²
Area
面積
~18,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Ershui Township is famous for 特色
Ershui is where the Ba Bao Canal (八堡圳, 1719) begins its journey across the Changhua Plain — the irrigation system that made the county the rice basket of Taiwan. The Ji-Ji Branch Line (集集線) of TRA departs from Ershui Station, making this a gateway to Nantou's scenic valleys. Lychee (荔枝) orchards on the hillsides are a local specialty.
二水鄉是八堡圳（1719年完工）的源頭，這條古老的灌溉渠道橫貫彰化平原，讓彰化成為台灣的米倉。台鐵集集支線從二水車站出發，是前往南投秀麗山谷的門戶。山坡上的荔枝果園是當地特產，風味絕佳。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Ershui Train Station二水車站
Built in the Japanese colonial era, Ershui Station is the western terminus of the famous Ji-Ji Branch Line. Visitors board here for a scenic 30-minute ride through lush river valleys toward Nantou's interior — a beloved weekend excursion for families across Taiwan.
Ba Bao Canal Head Gate八堡圳頭 / 源頭
The headworks of the Ba Bao Canal draw water from the Zhuoshui River and channel it across the Changhua Plain. Standing at the source gate, you can see the same engineering marvel that Taiwanese farmers have relied on for over 300 years — a designated cultural heritage site well worth the visit.
Baguashan Southern Trailheads八卦山南段登山步道
The southern edge of the Baguashan Plateau reaches into Ershui, offering hiking trails with panoramic views over the Changhua Plain and the Zhuoshui River valley. These quieter trails attract birdwatchers and nature lovers looking to escape the more crowded northern sections near Changhua City.
Lychee Orchards荔枝果園
Every summer, the hillside orchards of Ershui burst with ripe lychee fruit. The volcanic red soil and cooling mountain fog create ideal growing conditions, producing berries with an exceptionally fragrant and sweet flavor. Many farms welcome visitors during harvest season for a hands-on picking experience.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Ershui Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於二水鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Taiwan's Oldest Canal台灣最古老的水圳
The Ba Bao Canal (completed 1719) was engineered by Shi Shi-bang (施世榜) and is one of Taiwan's oldest and largest irrigation systems, still in use today.
Lifeblood of Changhua Farms彰化農業的命脈
The canal system has been called "the lifeblood of Changhua agriculture" — without it, the county plain would not support rice cultivation and Changhua could not have become Taiwan's rice basket.
Gateway to Ji-Ji Line集集線的起點
Ershui Station is the departure point for the famous Ji-Ji Branch Line scenic railway to the Sun Moon Lake area — one of Taiwan's most beloved heritage train routes, popular with both tourists and rail enthusiasts.
Sweetest Lychee in Taiwan台灣最甜的荔枝
Lychee trees on the Baguashan slopes here benefit from volcanic red soil and cool mountain fog — producing exceptionally sweet fruit that is prized at markets across central Taiwan every summer.
Neighbor to an Earthquake Zone緊鄰地震震央
Ershui borders Nantou County's Jiji Township — the very epicenter of the devastating 1999 Chi-Chi Earthquake (magnitude 7.3), one of the deadliest natural disasters in Taiwan's recorded history.
Quiet Off-the-Beaten-Path Gem寧靜的祕境小鄉
The township's tiny population of around 18,000 gives it a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path character compared to busier Changhua towns — making it a favorite escape for travelers who prefer tranquility over crowds.