Pingtung City Introduction
Pingtung City is the capital of Pingtung County, formerly known as "Ahou," which was originally the territory of the Pingpu people of the Ahou tribe. Around the time of the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty, Han Chinese began to establish settlements here, and during the Qianlong period, markets appeared, known as "Ahou Street." During the Japanese occupation, feeling that the name "Ahou" was inappropriate, it was renamed to "Ahou Hall." In 1920, with the local government reform in Taiwan, the Japanese renamed it "Pingtung," as it was located to the east of Banping Mountain; in 1933 it was upgraded to Pingtung City. In 1950, due to administrative adjustments, Pingtung City changed from a provincial city to a county-administered city. Located in the northwestern part of Pingtung County, Pingtung City borders Jiuru Township to the north, Changzhi Township and Linluo Township to the east, and is separated from Kaohsiung City’s Daliao District and Dashu District by the Gaoping River to the west and borders Wangdan Township to the south. It is part of the Pingtung Plain, characterized by flat terrain, rich resources, and a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of around 24℃, making it warm and comfortable. Pingtung City is a place for relaxation and a lively lifestyle, featuring babbling streams, historical sites, and military dependent village architecture, all blending to create a unique urban character, warmly welcoming everyone like sunshine! Suggested one-day itinerary in Pingtung City: 1. Wannian Creek → Yuhuang Palace → Millennium Park → Hsiao's Ancient House → Pingtung Art Museum → Ethnic Music Museum → General's House → Veteran's Coffee Street 2. Cifeng Palace → Zhongshan Park → Chaoyang Gate → Tourism Literature Museum → Pingtung Academy → Local Art Museum → Wannian Creek → Wannian Park → Pingtung Night Market Extended travel: 1. Follow Dalian Road (Provincial Highway 24) straight to Sandimen Township to appreciate indigenous crafts and culture. 2. Follow Hesheng Road (Provincial Highway 1) straight to Neipu Township to visit the Liudui Hakka Cultural Park and Hakka Old Street. 3. Follow Fuhsing Road (Provincial Highway 27) straight to Donggang Township to taste fresh seafood and also take a boat to Xiaoliuqiu. 4. Take a train from Pingtung Train Station south to Jhudong Station to experience a nostalgic atmosphere and see the architectural features of the Hakka Cultural Museum. 5. Take a train from Pingtung Train Station south to Chaozhou Station, or follow Provincial Highway 1 to Chaozhou to explore the hometown of traditional opera and visit the Badashan Forest Park.
