Pingtung City Introduction
Pingtung City is the capital of Pingtung County, formerly known as "Ahou," which was originally the land of the Pingpu tribe's Ahou settlement. Han Chinese established villages in this area during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, and a marketplace named "Ahou Street" emerged during the Qianlong period. During the Japanese occupation, due to concerns over the unsavory connotation of "Ahou," it was renamed "Ahou Administration Office." In 1920, following local government reform in Taiwan, the Japanese renamed it "Pingtung" as it is located to the east of Banping Mountain, and it was upgraded to Pingtung City in 1933. In 1950, administrative district adjustments changed Pingtung City from a provincial city to a county-controlled city. Pingtung City is located in the northwestern part of Pingtung County, bordered to the north by Jiujiu Township, to the east by Changzhi Township and Linluo Township, to the west across the Gaoping River from Gangshan District and Dashu District of Kaohsiung City, and to the south by Wanluan Township. It is situated in the Pingtung Plain, characterized by flat terrain and abundant products, enjoying a tropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of about 24°C, making it warm, comfortable, and quite pleasant. Pingtung City is a relaxing and vibrant place, featuring meandering streams, historical monuments, and veterans' village architecture that together create a unique urban character, warmly welcoming everyone with its sunny enthusiasm! Recommended one-day itinerary in Pingtung City: 1. Wan Nian River → Jade Emperor Palace → Millennium Park → Hsiao Family Ancient House → Pingtung Art Museum → Ethnic Music Museum → House of the General → Veteran Coffee Street 2. Cifong Temple → Zhongshan Park → Chaoyang Gate → Tourism Literature Museum → Pingtung Academy → Local Arts Museum → Wan Nian River → Wan Nian Park → Pingtung Night Market Extended travel options: 1. Head straight along Dalian Road (Tai 24 Line) to Sandimen Township to appreciate indigenous arts and culture. 2. Go straight along Hesheng Road (Tai 1 Line) to Neipu Township and visit the Liu-Dui Hakka Cultural Park and the old street of Hakka villages. 3. Travel along Fuxing Road (Tai 27 Line) to Donggang Township to taste fresh seafood and take a boat to Xiaoliuqiu. 4. Take a train south from Pingtung Train Station to Zhudong 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 head towards Chaozhou along Tai 1 Line to explore the hometown of traditional opera and visit the Badaw Forest Theme Park.
