Get to know Tongxiao Township
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- Administrative area
- Township · 鎮
- Part of
- Miaoli County
- Chinese name
- 通霄鎮
- Local areas
- Township guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 107.85 km²
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Baishatun’s temple
Baishatun Gongtian Temple (白沙屯拱天宮) has elaborate multicoloured cut-and-paste ornament on its roof and gold-leaf decoration beneath the outer eaves. Its history began with a flexible-bodied Mazu (媽祖) image worshipped in private homes during the Qianlong reign. A temple was built for the image in the second year of the Tongzhi reign, 1863.
The walking pilgrimage
The Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage to Beigang (北港) has continued for more than a century. Participants make the journey on foot, with the palanquin determining their route. Many devotees understand its movements as divine guidance. Mutual support among walkers and offerings of water and food from people along the route are part of the pilgrimage tradition.
Sources for this guide
通霄鎮>苗栗文化觀光旅遊網 · Miaoli County Culture and Tourism Bureau
白沙屯拱天宮>苗栗文化觀光旅遊網 · Miaoli County Culture and Tourism Bureau
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-27.
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Places to explore around Tongxiao Township
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Getting there
Tongxiao Township is about 15 km in a straight line from central Miaoli County. Search for 通霄鎮 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Start with Baishatun Gongtian Temple. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Miaoli County →More in Miaoli County
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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