Beigang Cattle Market Introduction
Due to the mechanization of agriculture in Taiwan, the traditional farming oxen and the freight carts are gradually being replaced. The social value of oxen has significantly diminished, and the importance of ox markets and ox vendors has also weakened. The Beigang Ox Market is one of the only two remaining ox markets in Taiwan, located by the Beigang River, west of the Beigang Bridge. It operates early in the morning on the 3rd, 6th, and 9th days of each lunar month and closes at noon. In the past, the highest trading volume reached thousands of heads, but today there are few transactions of cattle. Nevertheless, it remains a popular market for local farmers and tourists alike, selling daily necessities, snacks, crafts, and second-hand tools.
