Urban Township · 溪湖鎮
🍇 Xihu Township 溪湖鎮
30.3km²
Area
面積
~59,000
Population
人口
鎮
Urban Township
行政類型
What Xihu Township is famous for 特色
Xihu and neighboring Dacun produce the majority of Taiwan's table grapes — black Kyoho (巨峰) in summer and Golden Muscat (金香) in winter. The Xihu Sugar Factory (溪湖糖廠), a heritage site from the Japanese era, now operates a tourist train and ice cream parlor that draws weekend crowds. The town also hosts a seasonal strawberry-picking scene.
溪湖鎮與鄰近的大村鄉共同生產台灣大多數的食用葡萄——夏季盛產黑色巨峰葡萄，冬季則以金香葡萄著稱。溪湖糖廠是日治時期的歷史遺址，現在設有觀光小火車與冰淇淋專賣部，每逢週末吸引大批遊客前來。此外，鎮內也有季節性的草莓採摘體驗活動，深受遊客喜愛。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Xihu Sugar Factory溪湖糖廠
Founded in 1919 during the Japanese colonial era, this is one of Taiwan's best-preserved historic sugar mills. Visitors can ride the charming narrow-gauge steam train through cane fields and enjoy freshly made sugar ice cream — a sweet taste of living history.
Grape Orchards & Farm Stays葡萄園與農場體驗
Xihu's rolling vineyards are open to visitors for grape-picking during two harvest seasons each year. Many family-run farms offer guided orchard tours, fresh juice tastings, and overnight farm-stay experiences that let you wake up among the vines.
Farmers' Association Market溪湖農會市集
The Xihu Township Farmers' Association Market is the best place to buy locally grown produce straight from the source. Stalls overflow with fresh grapes, seasonal fruits, and traditional Taiwanese snacks, giving visitors an authentic glimpse into rural market culture.
Historic Xihu Pump Station溪湖舊抽水站
This century-old irrigation pump station once played a vital role in supplying water to the farmlands of central Changhua. Now recognized as an industrial heritage site, it stands as a quiet reminder of the engineering ingenuity that shaped Taiwan's agricultural success.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Xihu Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於溪湖鎮的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
Built in 1919建於1919年
The Xihu Sugar Factory was built in 1919 and is one of Taiwan's best-preserved colonial-era sugar mills. Walking through its grounds feels like stepping back over a century of Taiwanese history.
A Train Still Runs老火車仍在運行
The factory's narrow-gauge train still carries passengers through the sugar cane fields on weekends. The ride aboard this vintage locomotive is one of the most beloved family outings in all of Changhua County.
Two Harvests a Year一年兩收葡萄
Xihu grapes are harvested twice a year, unlike most places globally. Taiwan's warm climate and the farmers' expert pruning techniques allow vines to produce both a summer crop and a winter crop every single year.
The Name Means "Western Lake"地名的意思
The town name means "western lake" (溪湖). The characters 溪 (xī) and 湖 (hú) together evoke an image of a tranquil lakeside landscape, reflecting the watery lowlands that once defined this part of the Changhua Plain.
Sweet, Thick-Skinned Grapes皮厚肉甜的巨峰葡萄
Kyoho grapes grown here are prized for their thick skin and sweet flesh. Originally developed in Japan, the Kyoho variety thrives in Xihu's soil conditions and has made the township famous among fruit lovers across Taiwan.
Farm Wineries Open Year-Round全年開放的農場酒莊
Several winery-style farm operations offer grape-picking and wine tasting year-round. These farm experiences blend agriculture with tourism, letting visitors press their own juice and learn firsthand how Taiwan's beloved table grapes are grown and processed.