Mailiao
Yunlin, Taiwan
Why visit Mailiao?
Mailiao (麥寮) is a coastal township in western Yunlin County, Taiwan, dominated by the Formosa Plastics Group's Sixth Naphtha Cracker Complex, one of Taiwan's largest petrochemical facilities. The site, chosen in 1991, involved land reclamation across Mailiao and neighboring Haifeng, and today integrates an oil refinery, naphtha crackers, and a large thermal power plant. The township also has a fishing harbour.
The climate is tropical.
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By Car / Road
Mailiao is accessible via Freeway 61 (the coastal expressway).
A car is needed.
What are the things to do?
- Mailiao Harbour — An industrial and fishing port.
- The Formosa Plastics Sixth Naphtha Cracker Complex dominates the township's skyline and economy.
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- Small local eateries serve Taiwanese dishes including noodles, rice plates, and braised meats.
- Street food stalls offer snacks like fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and bubble tea.
- Convenience stores are available for quick meals and drinks.
Where to drink?
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.
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- Very limited. Day trip from Douliu.
Where to go next?
- Taixi — 8 km south.
- Douliu — 25 km east.
- Lunbei — 5 km east.
Nearby in Yunlin
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Guide content as of July 2026.
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