Rural Township · 溪州鄉
🌿 Xizhou Township 溪州鄉
51.1km²
Area
面積
~37,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Xizhou Township is famous for 特色
Xizhou is the home township of Wu Sheng (吳晟, b. 1944), one of Taiwan's most celebrated contemporary poets, whose verses about Taiwanese soil and farming life are taught in schools nationwide. Xizhou's paddy fields produce premium rice, and the Zhuoshui River flows along its southern edge. Local asparagus farms are a newer crop diversification success.
溪州鄉是臺灣當代最知名詩人之一吳晟（1944年生）的故鄉。他以描寫臺灣土地與農村生活為題的詩作，早已收錄於全國中學課程，感動無數世代的學子。溪州的水稻田孕育出品質絕佳的米糧，濁水溪沿著鄉境南緣流過，灌溉滋養這片沃土。近年來，當地農民也開始種植蘆筍作為輪作新作物，成果亮眼，成功拓展了農業多元發展。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Wu Sheng's Family Farm吳晟故居／農場
The ancestral home and working rice farm of poet Wu Sheng, one of the most widely read authors in Taiwan's school curriculum. Visitors come from across the country to walk the same paddies that inspired his celebrated poems about the land and the farmer's spirit. The site has become a literary pilgrimage destination connecting poetry, soil, and national identity.
Zhuoshui River Embankment Wetland濁水溪堤防濕地
The Zhuoshui River forms Xizhou's southern boundary, and its wide embankment hosts a rich riparian wetland teeming with migratory birds and seasonal wildflowers. The riverbank trail offers expansive views of the alluvial plain and is especially beautiful at sunrise and dusk. It is a favorite spot for birdwatchers, cyclists, and families seeking open-air natural scenery.
Xizhou Farmer Markets溪州農民市集
Local farmers gather at seasonal markets to sell direct-to-consumer goods, showcasing the township's signature premium rice, fresh vegetables, and specialty preserves. These markets offer a genuine window into rural Changhua life, where small-scale farmers take pride in traditional growing methods and cooperative selling. Visitors can sample local flavors and learn about sustainable agriculture first-hand.
Asparagus Fields蘆筍田
Xizhou was among the first townships in Changhua to introduce asparagus as a rotation crop alongside traditional rice paddies, and the results have been a celebrated agricultural success. The bright green rows of asparagus stretch across the flat alluvial plain, particularly striking in spring harvest season. Farm visits and fresh-picked asparagus purchases connect visitors directly with the innovation driving modern Taiwanese agriculture.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Xizhou Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於溪州鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
A Poet Who Still Farms詩人也是農人
Wu Sheng (吳晟) still lives and farms in Xizhou — one of Taiwan's most famous active poets is a working rice farmer. Rather than moving to the city, he chose to remain rooted in the land that inspired his writing, making Xizhou a living connection between literature and agriculture.
In Every Student's Textbook收錄國高中課本
His poem "給兒子" (To My Son), which evokes the Zhuoshui River and rural life, is part of the national high school curriculum and has been read by millions of Taiwanese students. A poem born from the soil of Xizhou has touched the hearts of an entire nation across generations.
Premium Rice from Alluvial Soil沖積平原出好米
Xizhou sits on the Zhuoshui alluvial plain, which gives its rice an extremely fine grain texture prized by chefs and food lovers. The mineral-rich silt deposited by centuries of river flooding creates exceptionally fertile growing conditions that are nearly impossible to replicate elsewhere.
Asparagus Pioneers蘆筍種植先驅
The area was one of the first in Changhua to plant asparagus as a rotation crop alongside rice, showing the adaptability of Xizhou's farming community. This early adoption helped diversify local incomes and positioned Xizhou as an agricultural innovator within the county.
The 溪州尚水 Rice Brand農民共同品牌
Local farmers maintain a cooperative that sells direct-to-consumer premium rice under the 溪州尚水 brand, cutting out middlemen and earning fairer prices. This community-driven initiative reflects a growing movement across Taiwan to connect conscientious urban consumers with the rural farmers who feed them.
Where Interior Meets Coast內陸通往海岸的橋梁
Xizhou borders both Beidou and Fangyuan — its flatlands connect the county's interior to the coast, making it a natural crossroads of Changhua's agricultural heartland. This geographic position has shaped the township's identity as a place where inland rice culture meets the breezes and broader horizons of coastal Changhua.