Rural Township · 芬園鄉
🍍 Fenyuan Township 芬園鄉
31.4km²
Area
面積
~32,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Fenyuan Township is famous for 特色
Fenyuan is the southernmost border township of Changhua, where the Maorao River (貓羅溪) defines the county line with Nantou. It is famous for pineapple (鳳梨) cultivation — its red-soil hillsides produce sweet varieties supplied to Taiwanese canneries and fresh markets. Beibao Mountain (北寶山) is a local hiking destination.
芬園鄉是彰化縣最南端的邊境鄉鎮，以貓羅溪為縣界，與南投縣相鄰。這裡以鳳梨栽培聞名——紅土丘陵孕育出甜度極高的品種，供應台灣各地罐頭工廠與鮮果市場。北寶山則是在地居民喜愛的健行勝地。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Maorao River Greenway貓羅溪自行車道
This scenic 12-kilometer cycling path follows the Maorao River along the natural county border between Changhua and Nantou. Riders pass through farmland, riverside groves, and open plains, making it a favorite weekend route for families and cycling enthusiasts from both counties.
Beibao Mountain Trail北寶山步道
A gentle hillside trail winding through Fenyuan's red-soil terrain, offering panoramic views of the Changhua plains and the Central Mountain Range beyond. The path passes a well-preserved Japanese-era water tower that still serves the local community, adding a touch of living history to the hike.
Pineapple Farms鳳梨農場
Fenyuan's hillside farms are blanketed with rows of pineapple plants rooted in distinctive red laterite soil. Visitors can observe the seasonal harvest, sample freshly cut fruit at roadside stalls, and purchase locally made pineapple jam and traditional pineapple cakes directly from farm families.
Earth God Temple Cluster芬園土地公廟群
Scattered across the township's villages are numerous Earth God (土地公) temples, each with its own local history and annual ceremonies. These small shrines form the spiritual heart of rural community life, and visiting them offers a window into the folk religious traditions that have shaped Changhua's countryside for generations.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Fenyuan Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於芬園鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Red Soil, Sweet Fruit紅土孕育甜鳳梨
Fenyuan's red laterite soil (紅土) produces pineapples with notably higher sweetness than those grown in sandy coastal plains. The iron-rich earth retains warmth and moisture in just the right balance for exceptionally flavorful fruit.
12 km Border Ride十二公里縣界騎行
The Maorao River cycling path runs 12 km along the county border — a popular route connecting Changhua and Nantou. On a clear day, riders can see mountains in both counties while never leaving the riverbank trail.
Sneeze Into Nantou一個噴嚏跨縣市
Fenyuan borders Nantou County — residents sometimes joke they can sneeze in Changhua and land in Nantou. The Maorao River, barely a stone's throw wide in some spots, is all that separates the two counties.
Pineapple Jam Market鳳梨醬週末市集
Local pineapple jam (鳳梨醬) and cake makers sell at the weekly market. Homemade pineapple preserves from Fenyuan have a devoted following, and small-batch producers often sell out before noon on market days.
Pre-Earthquake Farmhouses921前的老農舍
The hillsides here escaped the worst of the 1999 Earthquake damage; some family farmhouses are pre-earthquake originals. While much of central Taiwan was rebuilt after the disaster, parts of Fenyuan retain their older architectural character.
Japanese-Era Water Tower日治時代水塔
Beibao Mountain trail passes a historic Japanese-era water tower still in use. Built during the colonial period and still functioning today, it stands as a quiet reminder of the engineering infrastructure that shaped rural Taiwan over a century ago.