Fuchao

Fuchao is a hamlet in Fuzhao Village, Beigang, Taiwan. Fuchao is situated nearby to the hamlet Shuibu, as well as near Chuantoubu.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chaotian Temple and Beigang Tourist Bridge.

Chaotian Temple

Place of worship

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The Chaotian or Chaotien Temple, officially the Chao-Tian Temple, is a temple to the goddess Mazu in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. Constructed in 1700, it became one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan and is known for its extravagant temple architecture.

Beigang Tourist Bridge

Bridge

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The Beigang Tourist Bridge is a footbridge in Lioujiao Township, Chiayi County and Beigang Township, Yunlin County in Taiwan. The bridge crosses over Beigang River.

Bengang Shuixian Temple

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Bengang Shuixian Temple is a temple located in Nangang Village, Xingang Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Sitting on the south shore of the Beigang River, the temple is dedicated to five water gods collectively known as Shuixian Zunwang. Bengang Shuixian Temple is situated 2½ km east of Fuchao.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shuilin and Xingang.

Shuilin

Town

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Shuilin Township is a rural township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. Shuilin Township was originally known as 'Shuicanlin'. The earliest documented references to this name are both verifiable and historically significant. Shuilin is situated 4 km west of Fuchao.