Wanluan Township (Chinese: 萬巒鄉; pinyin: Wànluán Xiāng) is a rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish.
Geography
It has a population total of 19,217 and an area of 60.73 square kilometres (23.45 sq mi).
Administrative divisions
The township comprises 14 villages: Chengde, Chishan, Jiahe, Jiazuo, Liuhuang, Luliao, Sigou, Wanhe, Wanjin, Wanluan, Wanquan, Wugou, Xincuo and Xinzhi.
Tourist attractions
The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish. This local dish became nationally known after President Chiang Ching-kuo enjoyed them during a visit in 1981. The local delicacy is only prepared from the front feet of the pig and is marinated in medicinal herbs.
- Dapeng Round-the-Bay Bikeway
- Wanchin Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Wukou Village Liou Family Ancestral Hall
Notable natives
- Lo Chih-ming, member of Legislative Yuan (2002-2008)
Sister city relations
- – Kamikoani, Akita, Japan
References
External links
- Wanluan Township Office (in Chinese)
- Geographic data related to Wanluan at OpenStreetMap
