Xinwu Township

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Xinwu Township: The Largest Barn of Taoyuan

Xinwu was the first place where the Pingpu tribe practiced cultivation and hunting. In the early years of the Qianlong Regime, the Fan-Jiang family built a luxury residence here after a hundred years of cultivation. It was thus named Xinwu, meaning the new home. In 1945, the place was formally renamed as Xinwu Village Township. It has a population of about 48,158 people and an area of 85.02 km2. Its shape looks like a Guanyin statue and it was a sparsely populated coastal township where life was not easy, therefore emigration was common.

Xinwu was the earliest area to be developed in southern Taoyuan. Most citizens are Hakka people who practiced agriculture. With the completion of mechanized agriculture, the township has become the largest rice paddy center in the county. In addition, Xinwu goose meat is famous for its excellent quality and is the best in the county. In order to increase carrying  capacity of Taoyuan, agricultural diversification with intensive farming is recommended. Production and distribution centers should be established to induce the youth to return.

In terms of cultural resources for tourism, Yong'an Harbor and oyster farms in the township are the most famous. The screw pine wind-breaking forest along the coast is a habitat for various bird species. This natural pollution-free environment makes the place an ideal spot for bird watching. The Fan-Jiang Ancient House, which is over 130 years old, has been classified as a Class 3 Historical Relic. The Jiudou Village Leisure Farm is a typical Hakka agricultural village. Both spots are ideal for recreational purposes.

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Visitors: 3101
Update Time: 2013/4/25