Get to know Wanluan Township
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- Administrative area
- Rural township · 鄉
- Part of
- Pingtung County
- Chinese name
- 萬巒鄉
- Local areas
- Rural township guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 61.00 km²
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
History
Missionary work at Wanjin began in 1861, followed by an earthen church in 1863. Fires and earthquake damage affected that early building. In 1869, Father Liang Fangji (良方濟) acquired woodland for the present church, built in a form inspired by Spanish castles. Pope John Paul II granted it basilica status in 1984.
What to see
The church's appearance reflects repeated rebuilding. The original curved gable became a pointed one, and the bell tower was rebuilt at the central gable. Later alterations also added traditional Chinese painted decoration to the nave ceiling and gave the columns a conspicuous red finish. The interior includes a wooden pulpit and a processional chair for the Virgin Mary.
Explore Wanluan Township
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Wanluan Township 萬巒鄉
Plan your visit
Getting there
Wanluan Township is about 15 km in a straight line from central Pingtung County. Search for 萬巒鄉 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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