China , Taiwan , shetou

Introduction of China Taiwan Society Head

Situated in the south of Changhua County, Taiwan Province of China, Shetou is an important sock weaving industry cluster in Taiwan, known as the "hometown of socks". With a population of about 45,000, the township has a subtropical monsoon climate and produces agricultural products such as guavas and dragon fruits. The Shetou Railway Station is an important station on the Taiwan Railway's longitudinal line, providing convenient transportation. Local specialties include the Shetou Sock Weaving Industrial Park, the Chingshuiyan Temple, the Dongshan Zoo, and other attractions, and the annual Sock Weaving Carnival is an event that showcases the culture of the local industry.

Industrial and Economic Characteristics of Shetou

The production of socks in Shehtou accounts for more than 70% of all socks in Taiwan, and there are more than 300 sock factories, forming a complete industrial chain. In recent years, it has combined with the tourist factory model to promote industrial upgrading and experience economy. Agricultural products are famous for their high quality guavas, which have been branded and sold through the promotion of the Farmers' Association. Many traditional Minnan buildings have been preserved in the area, and leisure tourism has been developed by combining the resources of the Chingshuiyan Hot Spring, forming a diversified economic model for industry, agriculture, and business.

Transportation and Geographic Location

Shetou Township is bordered by Changhua Tianzhong Township to the north and Yunlin County to the south, with the Taiwan 76 Expressway and Provincial Highway Taiwan 1 forming the main transportation network. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Changhua City and 15 minutes to drive from Changhua Station of the High Speed Rail, which is convenient for both traditional industrial transportation and modern transportation. There is a YouBike rental system in the township, making it easy for tourists to explore the local specialties.