Rural Township · 線西鄉
🐟 Xianxi Township 線西鄉
19.4km²
Area
面積
~18,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Xianxi Township is famous for 特色
One of Changhua's smallest townships by population, Xianxi (線西) is a quiet coastal community between Shenkang and Hemei. It is known for traditional fishing techniques, salt production heritage, and an unhurried agricultural lifestyle. The local Mazu temple festivals draw neighboring towns for the annual procession.
線西鄉是彰化縣人口最少的鄉鎮之一，位於伸港鄉與和美鎮之間，是一個寧靜的海岸聚落。這裡以傳統捕魚技術、晒鹽的歷史淵源以及悠閒的農漁業生活著稱。每年媽祖遶境活動都會吸引鄰近鄉鎮居民共同參與盛會。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Xianxi Mazu Temple線西天后宮
The spiritual heart of Xianxi Township, this Mazu temple has stood for centuries as a center of community worship and cultural life. The annual procession originating here is one of the most deeply rooted folk traditions in the area, drawing devotees and visitors from across Changhua County.
Coastal Mudflats海岸潮間帶
Xianxi's tidal mudflats stretch along the Taiwan Strait coastline, forming a rich intertidal zone that supports diverse marine life. At low tide, local families have long gathered here to practice traditional hand-net fishing — a living tradition passed down through generations of coastal communities.
Historic Salt Fields昔日鹽田（今魚塭）
Once a productive salt-production landscape, the flat coastal fields of Xianxi have been transformed over decades into thriving aquaculture ponds. The memory of the salt industry lives on in local place names and oral history, offering a fascinating window into the region's economic past.
Xianxi Old Street Remnants線西老街遺跡
Scattered through the village center, remnants of Xianxi's old street preserve traditional Taiwanese architecture and storefront styles that have largely disappeared elsewhere in the county. Walking this area offers a glimpse into everyday life in a bygone era, with historic buildings and weathered facades telling quiet stories of the past.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Xianxi Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於線西鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
From Salt to Fish Ponds鹽田變身魚塭
Xianxi was historically a salt-production area; the salt fields have since been converted to aquaculture ponds. This shift reflects the changing economy of Taiwan's coastal communities over the 20th century.
A Name With Direction地名藏方向
The township name combines 線 (line/thread) and 西 (west) — a reference to its location west of an old irrigation ditch. The name preserves the memory of the agricultural waterways that once shaped this landscape.
One of the Least Crowded全縣人口最少之一
Xianxi is one of the least densely populated townships in Changhua County. With fewer than 20,000 residents spread across its coastal land, daily life here moves at a gentle, unhurried pace quite unlike the county's urban centers.
Ancient Mazu Procession媽祖遶境逾二百年
The annual Mazu procession here predates written records by over 200 years. This makes it one of the oldest living folk-religion traditions in the region, connecting modern residents to generations of ancestors who worshipped at the same coastal temple.
Hand-Net Fishing Lives On手網捕魚傳統延續
Local families still practice hand-net fishing at low tide on the mudflats. This traditional technique requires skill, patience, and deep knowledge of the tidal rhythms — a form of cultural knowledge passed directly from parents to children.
Bridges Coast and Textile Town連結海岸與紡織城
Xianxi borders both Shenkang and Hemei, connecting the coast to the textile town. This geographic position made it a quiet crossroads between rural fishing culture and the more industrialized interior, giving the township a unique dual character.