Gukeng

23°39′N 120°34′E / 23.650°N 120.567°E / 23.650; 120.567

Rural township
Gukeng Township
古坑鄉
Rural township
Country road through tunnel of mango trees in Gukeng
Country road through tunnel of mango trees in Gukeng
Gukeng Township in Yunlin County
Gukeng Township in Yunlin County
LocationYunlin County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total167 km2 (64 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2023)
 • Total30,105
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Gukeng Township Office

Gukeng Township (Chinese: 古坑鄉; pinyin: Gǔkēng Xiāng; Wade–Giles: KuL3-k'eng1 Hsiang1) is a rural township in the easternmost part of Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is the largest township in the county.[1]

Geography

  • Area: 116.61 km2
  • Population: 30,105 people (February 2023)

Administrative divisions

Jipan, Xinzhuang, Tunghe, Hebao, Gaolin, Shuidui, Tianxin, Gukeng, Zhaoyang, Xiping, Nanzi, Yongguang, Yongchang, Mayuan, Kanjiao, Huanan, Huashan, Guilin, Zhanghu and Caoling Village.

Economy

It is famous for agricultural produce, such as oranges, bamboo shoots, camellia oil and coffee bean.[2]

Tourist attractions

  • 921 Feishan Viewing Platform
  • Caoling
  • Chi Guang Temple
  • Honey Museum
  • Huashan Leisure Area
  • Janfusun Fancyworld
  • Jiadong Walkway
  • Penglai Waterfall
  • Rocky Wall Ecology Park
  • Taiwan Caoling National Geological Park
  • Ten Thousand Year Gorge

References

  1. ^ "YUNLIN COUNTY > ARTICLES > Yunlin County: Great food, intriguing attractions & beautiful scenery".
  2. ^ "YUNLIN COUNTY > ARTICLES > Yunlin County: Great food, intriguing attractions & beautiful scenery".

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