Xihu Township (Chinese: 西湖鄉; pinyin: Xīhú Xiāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Se-ô· hiong) is a rural township in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

Geography

Xihu is surrounded by Miaoli City on its east, Houlong to the north, Tongxiao to the west, and Tongluo to the south. In September 2023, its population was estimated at 6,284.

Administrative divisions

The township comprises nine villages: Erhu, Gaopu, Hutung, Jinshi, Longdong, Sanhu, Sihu, Wuhu and Xiapu.

Tourist attractions

  • Matsu Rock Sculpture
  • Wu Chuo-liu Art and Cultural Hall
  • Xuanwang Temple

Transportation

Taiwan High Speed Rail passes through the central part of the township, but no station is currently planned.

References



A Slow Tour of Southern MIAOLI COUNTY Taiwan Everything

Familyfriendly Attractions And In Miaoli Dahu

Miaolu on Behance

Miaoli County Mountains Mountains

CategoryXihu Township, Miaoli County Wikimedia Commons