Rural Township · 永靖鄉
🌳 Yongjing Township 永靖鄉
22.7km²
Area
面積
~47,000
Population
人口
鄉
Rural Township
行政類型
What Yongjing Township is famous for 特色
Yongjing is Taiwan's premier nursery and ornamental plant township — its wholesale plant markets supply garden centers island-wide. The township also preserves a remarkable collection of traditional Hakka and Hokkien assembly halls (曲館, 陣頭) that keep centuries-old ritual music alive. Yu San House (余三館) is a nationally listed historic property.
永靖鄉是台灣首屈一指的苗木與觀賞植物產地，境內的花木批發市場供應全島各地的園藝中心。此地也保存了相當豐富的傳統客家與閩南曲館、陣頭文化，延續著數百年的儀式音樂傳統。余三館更是國家列冊的歷史建築，見證了先民篳路藍縷的開墾歷程。
Places to visit 值得一遊
Yu San House余三館
Built around 1870, Yu San House is a stunning triple-courtyard Hokkien mansion featuring intricately carved stone gateways and traditional red-brick architecture. It stands as one of the finest surviving examples of Qing-dynasty residential design in central Taiwan and is a nationally designated historic site.
Wholesale Plant Markets花木批發市場
Every Saturday morning, Yongjing's famous wholesale ornamental plant markets open to the public, offering mature trees, tropical shrubs, and rare specimens at a fraction of retail prices. Wandering through row upon row of lush greenery is an experience unlike any other in Taiwan — bring a truck if you plan to shop!
Yongjing Cultural Assembly Hall永靖文化曲館
This living center of traditional folk music hosts monthly rehearsals of Hakka and Hokkien ritual suites that date back over 150 years. Visitors can sometimes observe rehearsals and learn about the instruments, costumes, and ceremonial roles that have been passed down through generations of local families.
Baguashan Eastern Foothills八卦山東麓步道
The gentle eastern slopes of Baguashan bordering Yongjing offer easy walking trails through bamboo groves and fruit orchards with panoramic views over the Changhua plain. These paths are popular with local families and provide a peaceful natural escape just minutes from the township center.
Did you know? 你知道嗎？
Six facts about Yongjing Township — perfect for quizzes and classroom discussions.
六個關於永靖鄉的趣味知識，適合課堂問答。
One Million Trees a Year年出貨百萬棵樹
Yongjing's plant nurseries ship over one million ornamental trees per year to landscaping projects across Taiwan. The township's mild climate and fertile soil make it the ideal place to grow everything from ornamental maples to tropical palms.
Saturday Market Bargains週六市場好康
The wholesale plant market (every Saturday morning) is open to the public — visitors can buy mature trees for a fraction of retail price. It is one of Taiwan's best-kept gardening secrets, drawing enthusiasts from Taichung and Taipei who load their vehicles with beautiful specimens.
A Mansion Built in 1870清朝大宅院
Yu San House (余三館, c. 1870) is a triple-courtyard Hokkien mansion with elaborate stone-carved gateways — one of the finest in central Taiwan. The carved decorations on its walls and gates depict auspicious scenes from Chinese mythology and folklore, each one hand-chiseled by master craftsmen of the Qing era.
Changhua's Hakka Heartland客家文化重鎮
Yongjing has the largest concentration of Hakka-origin families in Changhua County. This heritage is reflected in local festivals, cuisine, and language — many elders still speak Hakka at home, and the township holds annual events celebrating Hakka music, food, and handicrafts.
150-Year-Old Music Suites百五年傳統樂曲
Traditional music associations (曲館) here still hold monthly rehearsals of 150-year-old ritual suites. These musical gatherings are not merely performances — they are acts of devotion, community bonding, and cultural preservation that connect the living with generations of ancestors.
"Eternal Peace" — A Hard-Won Name「永靖」得來不易
The "Eternal Peace" (永靖) name was bestowed after a period of inter-ethnic conflict in the 19th century. After years of tension between Hakka and Hokkien settlers, community leaders negotiated a lasting peace, and the township was renamed 永靖 — "forever at peace" — to mark the new era of harmony.