Get to know Yuanli Township
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- Administrative area
- Township · 鎮
- Part of
- Miaoli County
- Chinese name
- 苑裡鎮
- Local areas
- Township guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 68.25 km²
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
School dormitories
The Japanese-period dormitories at Shanjiao Elementary School (山腳國小日式宿舍群) are traditional timber buildings from the later years of Japanese rule. Raised floors and ventilation openings help air circulate through the interiors. Wooden corridors, sliding doors and broad windows overlook grassy grounds, while trees shade outdoor tables and seats. The buildings have been adapted for reuse, retaining their distinctive domestic architecture.
Rushes and local food
Triangular rushes grown in Yuanli are woven into hats and mats associated with Dajia (大甲). The town also produces mushrooms; mushroom fish balls are a local speciality. Older three-sided courtyard houses, built from earth and stone, remain within the township.
Sources for this guide
苑裡鎮>苗栗文化觀光旅遊網 · Miaoli County Culture and Tourism Bureau
山腳國小>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.
Explore Yuanli Township
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Yuanli Township
Plan your visit
Getting there
Yuanli Township is about 20 km in a straight line from central Miaoli County. Search for 苑裡鎮 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Start with Shanjiao Elementary School Japanese-Era Dormitories. 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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