History and Culture of Pingtung County
Pingtung County was located in the southeast of Taiwan and was an area with a long history and culture. The following is a brief introduction of Pingtung County's history and culture: 1 The establishment of Pingtung County began during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, when it was classified as one of the jurisdiction areas of the Taiwan government. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, due to political corruption and the invasion of Taiwan by foreign powers, Pingtung County was gradually abolished and became an administrative unit of Taiwan Province. 2 Pingtung County became an administrative division of Taiwan Province after the founding of the Republic of China. In 1952, Pingtung County was divided into five counties, including Keelung County, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Nantou County, and Gaoxiong County. Pingtung County was an area with marine and fishing industries as its main industries. There are many beautiful beaches and islands in Pingtung County, such as Jinmen Island, Wuqiu Island, Matsu Island, etc., attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to come for sightseeing and tourism. Pingtung County also has rich cultural heritage, such as Taitung County's Lihua Village, Hualien County's Ruizhu Village and Yushan National Park, Hsinchu City's Zhunan Town and Fengjia Night Market. These cultural relics showcased Taiwan's history and folk customs, attracting many tourists to come for sightseeing and sightseeing. Pingtung County also had a strong religious and cultural belief. Many areas had traditional temples and belief systems, such as the Eastern God Church in Taitung County, and the Roman and Christian churches in Hualien County. These cultural beliefs not only reflected the beliefs and cultural heritage of the local residents, but also became an important way for tourists to understand Taiwan's culture.