Douliu

Douliu
Douliu
斗六
—  County-controlled city  —
Douliu City · 斗六市
Taiping Old Street
Douliu is located in Taiwan
Douliu
Location in the Republic of China
Coordinates: 23°4227N 120°3238E / 23.7075°N 120.54389°E / 23.7075; 120.54389
Country  Taiwan
Region Central Taiwan
Government
 - Mayor Sie Shuya (謝淑亞)
Area
 - Total 93.7151 km2 (36.2 sq mi)
Population (June 2010)
 - Total 106,653
 Density 1,138.1/km2 (2,947.6/sq mi)
Households 34,273
Divisions 38 villages, 747 neighborhoods
Postal code 640
Website www.dl.gov.tw (Chinese)

Douliu City (also Douliou City) (Chinese: 斗六市; pinyin: Dǒuliù Shì; WadeGiles: Tou-liou shih; Pe̍h-ōe-: Táu-la̍k-chhī) is the capital of Yunlin County, Taiwan, Republic of China. Douliu City is served by National Highway No. 3.

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Overview

Douliu is the political and economic center of Yunlin County. Nantou County borders it to the east.

Places of Interest

  • Taiping Old Street: An old street featuring Japanese-era baroque buildings from three different periods. The street is a common location for special events and performing arts venues.
  • Exercise Park (Renwen Park): Located across from the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, the park includes a skating rink, trails, etc. It serves as a public transportation, sports, and entertainment venue. It is also a common tourist destination during major festivals.
  • Douliu Ring: Also called "Douliu Door", it is a landmark of Yunlin County. Water shows occur every evening with music.
  • Yukihiro Memorial: In 1915 during Japanese rule, Crown Prince Hirohito (the future Emperor Showa) came to inspect the construction of public buildings. The area has been developed into a public space and community activity center.
  • Toroku POW Camp Memorial: A memorial stone located at the Gouba Elementary School. It preserves the memory of POWs of the Japanese during World War II.
  • Renwen Park Night Market: Located next to Renwen Park, a temporary night market sets up on Saturdays.

Festivals

  • Yunlin Orange Culture Festival (雲林柳橙文化節)
  • Pomelo Carnival (文旦嘉年華會)
  • The Beigang International Music Festival (北港國際音樂文化藝術節) hosts music performances in the Yulin County Concert Hall in Douliu during every festival.

Sports

Douliu Baseball Stadium occasionally holds regular CPBL games and was also the venue for 2007 Baseball World Cup and Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics' Final Qualifying Tournament.

Education

Health

Industry

Douliu is home to the Douliu Industrial Park and the Yunlin Science Industrial Park.

Transportation

Rail

Road

External links

Coordinates: 23°4227N 120°3238E / 23.7075°N 120.54389°E / 23.7075; 120.54389


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