Chishang
Little township in Taitung County, Taiwan, known across the island for its rice — grown between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Range in the Huadong Valley, where abundant rainfall and mineral-rich water from upstream produce the celebrated "Chishang rice" and the boxed lunches made from it. Founded by indigenous Makatao settlers, the township holds an annual Night Ceremony each November. It has a lively café and restaurant scene for its size, with mountains and water both within easy reach.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,978
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Chishang: quick answers
Where is Chishang?
Chishang is in Taiwan, about 104 km64 miles in a straight line from Tainan.
How do you get to Chishang?
The nearest airport is Taitung City (TTT), about 1 hr 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chishang?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is May, with about 437 mm17.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chishang?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 132 restaurants and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.