Our Features

    This black rice is produced along the Zhuoshui River and grown in fertile black soil with high-quality irrigation water. It is rich in anthocyanins, dietary fiber, minerals, and various vitamins. The rice is cultivated using non-toxic farming methods and processed with a patented husking technology. 

    It has a chewy texture and a unique aroma, making it suitable for modern healthy diets. It can be cooked without soaking and has also been developed into related products such as black rice bran. 

    This is a common “national fruit” in Taiwan, available all year round. It is known for being high in fiber, low in calories, and very rich in vitamin C—about six times more than oranges. The fruit is crisp, juicy, and sweet with a slightly astringent taste. 

    It offers health benefits such as antioxidant properties, aiding digestion, and helping to regulate blood sugar. The best time to eat it is in autumn and winter (October to January), and the main varieties include Pearl Guava, King Guava, and Red-Fleshed Guava. 

    It is known for its sweet, crisp taste and long shelf life, earning the title “King of Winter Vegetables.” Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and other nutrients, it is very low in calories. It is perfect for stewing, stir-frying, making pickles, or using in hot pot dishes. 

    During our “Walking Tour of Xizhou,” we personally experienced the culture and agricultural features of our hometown. During the Lunar New Year, Xizhou Park hosts the “Flowers in Changhua” festival, with colorful flowers and creative floral displays throughout the park. We admired the flower sea with our eyes, smelled the gentle fragrance, and tasted sweet guavas and local foods at the market. We learned that Changhua is called the “Hometown of Flowers,” and that the flower displays and local product exhibitions not only beautify the environment but also support local farmers.

    We also took part in a special activity called “Mud Fun.” Thanks to the irrigation from the Zhuoshui River, the fields are full of black soil. Through mud tug-of-war, family clay oven activities, and DIY crafts, we experienced the texture and fun of the soil and learned the importance of farming culture.

    The religion in Xizhou Township, Changhua, is mainly based on traditional Taiwanese folk beliefs. Key temples include Shuiwei Zhenwei Temple, dedicated to Zhong Kui; Xizhou Tianhou Temple, the local faith center; and Beisheng Tiangong and Kaitian Temples, both dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi.

    In Chaoyang Village, Nantian Temple follows Taoism, with Guan Sheng Di Jun as the main deity. It also incorporates folk beliefs, worshipping Xuantian Shangdi and Mazu, making it the closest local religious center to our community.

    Santiao Police Station is located at No. 5, Nanjiujia Lane, next to Santiao Elementary School. Its predecessor was the Chaoyangcuo Police Substation, established in 1927 during the Japanese colonial period (Showa 2). 

    It has now been designated a county-level historic site and serves as a tourist attraction. It is one of the few remaining fully preserved Japanese-style buildings in Taiwan and the only police station in the country that still operates in a Japanese-style structure.