Shigang

Shigang (石岡) is a rural district in eastern Taichung City, Taiwan, located on the Dajia River. Known for its fruit orchards and the Shigang Dam, which was damaged in the 1999 Jiji earthquake.

The climate is humid subtropical.

By Plane

Taichung International Airport (RMQ) is about 30 km west.

By Train

Shigang does not have a TRA station. The nearest is Fengyuan Station.

By Car / Road

Shigang is accessible via County Road 129. From Fengyuan, drive east for about 15 minutes.

A car or bicycle is useful.

• Shigang Dam — The earthquake-damaged dam, preserved as a memorial.

• Shigang Fruit Orchards — Pear and citrus farms.

• Shigang Old Street — A quiet historic street.

• Visit the earthquake memorial.

• Cycle the riverside paths.

• Small local eateries serve Taiwanese dishes including noodles, rice plates, and braised meats. NT$50u2013100 per meal.
• Street food stalls offer snacks like fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and bubble tea.
• Convenience stores are available for quick meals and drinks.

Tap water is not safe to drink; bottled water is widely available. Local tea shops serve bubble tea and Taiwanese tea. Convenience stores sell beverages.

• Day trip from Taichung.

Local fruits — pears, citrus.

• Fengyuan — 10 km west.
• Dongshi — 8 km east.
• Houli — 8 km north.