Pingtung City Introduction
Pingtung City is the capital of Pingtung County, formerly known as "Ahou," which was originally the territory of the Pingpu tribe's Ahou community. Han Chinese began establishing villages here around the Kangxi period during the Qing Dynasty, and by the Qianlong period, markets began to appear, referred to as "Ahou Street." During the Japanese occupation, due to the perception that the term "Ahou" was inappropriate, it was renamed "Ahou Hall." In 1920, after Taiwan's administrative restructuring, the Japanese renamed the area "Pingtung" because it is located to the east of Banping Mountain. The city was upgraded to Pingtung City in 1933. Following an administrative adjustment in 1950, Pingtung City changed from a provincial city to a county-administered city. Located in the northern part of Pingtung County, Pingtung City is bordered to the north by Jiuju Township, to the east by Changzhi Township and Linluo Township, to the west it is separated from Kaohsiung City's Daliao District and Dashu District by the Gaoping River, and it is adjacent to Wandan Township to the south. Pingtung City lies within the Pingtung Plain, characterized by flat terrain and rich natural resources, with a tropical monsoon climate and an average annual temperature of about 24°C, making it warm, comfortable, and pleasant. Pingtung City is a relaxing and vibrant place, featuring gentle streams, historic sites, and veteran village architecture, all combining to create a unique urban character that warmly welcomes everyone with sunny enthusiasm! Suggestions for a one-day tour in Pingtung City: 1. Wanian River → Jade Emperor Palace → Millennium Park → Hsiao Family Ancestral House → Pingtung Art Museum → Ethnic Music Museum → General's House → Veteran Coffee Street 2. Cifeng Palace → Zhongshan Park → Chaoyang Gate → Tourism Literature Museum → Pingtung Academy → Local Arts Museum → Wanian River → Wanian Park → Pingtung Night Market Extension Travel: 1. Follow Dalian Road (Taiwan Route 24) straight to Sandimen Township to appreciate indigenous crafts and culture. 2. Follow Hesheng Road (Taiwan Route 1) straight to Neipu Township to visit the Liudui Hakka Cultural Park and Hakka Old Street. 3. Follow Fuxing Road (Taiwan Route 27) straight to Donggang Township to taste fresh seafood, and take a boat to Xiaoliuqiu. 4. Take the train from Pingtung Train Station south to Zhutian Station to experience a nostalgic atmosphere and see the architectural features of the Hakka Cultural Museum. 5. Take the train from Pingtung Train Station south to Chaozhou Station, or follow Taiwan Route 1 to Chaozhou, to explore the hometown of traditional opera and visit the Badat Forest Park.
