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The coastline stretches for 21 kilometers north of Wushih Harbor in Toucheng. The hinterland is narrow and the mountains and sea are connected. The settlements develop linearly along the steep mountain foot. In response to the terrain, fishing ports are developed on the rocky coast for intertidal collection, while fishing nets are developed on the sandy coast. The small fishing villages make a living by fishing nearby. Each small fishing village is relatively independent and leads a daily life in the mountains and the sea.
The Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Coast Administration) commissioned the Taiwan Ecotourism Association to start from the "reading life landscape" approach, taking community settlements as units, and conduct local tour guide training for "Five Fishing Villages in Toucheng", and work with community partners to discover the highlights of interpretation, guide themes and design tour routes, to build consensus on sustainable development and jointly promote ecotourism. The Northeast Coast Administration held a trial tour for the "Five Fishing Villages in Toucheng" regional results release, inviting 21 travel agency colleagues to follow the footsteps of local professionals and visit communities such as Gangkou, Gengfang, Dali and Shicheng.
The Port Community is a rare local organization in Taiwan that has obtained the international GTS (Green Travel Seal) certification in the name of the community, and has promoted ecotourism for many years. Strolling on the sand dune embankment, enjoying the comfort brought by the shade of the coastal forest, the chairman of the "Port Community Development Association" tells the local history and culture such as "Turtle and Snake in Haikou", "Jialiu Yupu", and "Yellow Hibiscus Cake Leaves"; in the sound of conch shells blowing in Guliao, the participating members went to the North Dike Beach of Wushi Port to touch the black sand produced by the Snow Mountain Range and look for the home of hermit crabs. July to September coincides with the production season of the unique product Yanshui Yue Guava. The golden skin is slightly carmine, and the rich aroma is wafting, allowing people to enjoy the soft and sweet "eating soft but not hard"! If you visit the local nostalgic replica citrus store, you can also eat the limited amount of Yanshui Yue Guava ice cream to cool off!
Gengfang has the fishing port and train station closest to Guishan Island. It is the largest alluvial fan hinterland among the five fishing villages and is famous for its agricultural and fish-eating education in the Morikawa Sea. After an inventory of eco-tourism resources, it is "female power" here! Local resident Lin Shuzhen promotes friendly fishing methods such as Yizhidiao, fish-eating education and fish-feeding experience, leading tourists to visit fishing ports, know fishing grounds, identify fishing methods, and identify fish products; "The Relay Race on the Seaside" Crazy Mom Jiang Yunqian used the baton to initiate a public beach cleanup, turning environmental sustainability into practical action. Since 2022, nearly 120 relay races have been carried out, clearing more than 30 tons of marine waste along the 106-kilometer Yilan coastline. In addition, there is Ms. Xu Yiqin who promotes outdoor activities such as mountain running and mountain biking teaching; Zhuo Mama (Zhuo Chenming) from "Toucheng Farm" promotes food and agriculture education, launches ESG tourism, and connects with international standards through green labels (GTS, GDG Green Dining Guide, GSTC International Sustainable Hotel, Muslim Halal...) and other certifications. These women are important driving forces in promoting Gengfang tourism.
Daxi is famous for its fish auctions and tourist fish markets, attracting seafood merchants and gourmets. The main fishing grounds of Daxi's unique cherry shrimp are located on the southeast side of Guishan Island, which is as famous as Donggang. There are three immigrant settlements near Daxi Railway Station, which make a living from deep-sea fishing, fish processing, and cherry shrimp production and sales. The local area has also preserved the culture of these settlements. For example, the boats operated by the residents of Guishan Village who migrated from Guishan Island often have the wind flags of their spiritual symbol Gonglan Palace tied to them; and Zhongxiao New Village, where the Dachen compatriots live, still retains the traditional skills of Dachen sea eel dried fish and fish noodles. If you are interested in in-depth visits and readings, you can contact the local local creation team "Haibo Wave".
Dali was once the northern terminus of the light rail in Yilan County and the gateway to Yilan. After replenishing supplies at Dali Old Street, the ancestors went straight up the Caoling Ancient Road and crossed the mountains to enter Taipei City. This path is now also a well-known hiking trail; today's Dali Old Street still retains the traditional streets and quaint settlement buildings of the time, and has warm and sincere neighborly relationships. "Dali 63" recreates the splendor of stone houses. The managers Liu Wenting and Yang Wenzhen are graduate students from Yilan University from other counties and cities. They were deeply attracted by the natural and cultural customs of Dali, so they started a business and engaged in community care services. They plan to launch community tours and refreshments for tourists to experience in the future.
Shicheng is the birthplace of Taiwan's fixed fisheries, rich in bonito, and also preserves traditional stone houses. The cheerful and enthusiastic village head, Mrs. Zhang Jinxiu, welcomed the group members with a refreshing stone flower jelly drink. In the "Shicheng Fixed Fishing Ground Exhibition Hall", she used a three-dimensional model to introduce this passive fishing method that is like a sea maze. The expert wall shows the glory of Shicheng people helping to build, manage and maintain more than 60 fixed fisheries in Taiwan!
Director You Liyu of the Northeast Coast Management Office said that the key opportunity to achieve eco-tourism lies in finding the "right" people, including "locals" who stay and work hard to share the local lifestyle and run local industries, and "travelers who are willing to contribute to the local area" who support green consumption and increase interaction with the local community through the experience of local food, accommodation, travel, shopping and travel. Through this "Go to Toucheng • Slow Living in Five Fishing Villages" tour, the participating tourism industry operators said that they were deeply moved by the stories of local craftsmen and were amazed by the rich and diverse eco-tourism resources in this area. They hope to become the best medium to hire locals to tell local stories, encourage the purchase of local seasonal products, increase the length of stay, and design sustainable and low-carbon local tours according to the characteristics of the customer base.
【Toucheng Five Fishing Villages】Reading Micro-Landscape Ecological Tourism- Local Tour/Experience Reservation Inquiry
- Chairman of the Port Community Development Association, Li Shitian, 03-9777768, 0982-120568
- Lin Shuzhen 0937-908516
- Relay race at the seaside Jiang Yunqian 0952-010380
- Seabelongings Ms. Xia 0932-596386
- Dali 63 Yang Wenzhen 0962-042365; Liu Wenting 0972-979837
- Shicheng Community Development Association Zhang Jinxiu (wife of the village head) 0983-900443
- Taiwan Ecotourism Association 02-25151906
Chairman Li Shitian of the Port Community introduced the culture of Guliao
Chairman Li Shitian of Gangkou Community demonstrated playing the conch shell to inform residents to come and fish
Saltwater Moon Guava, a specialty of the Port Community
Crazy mom Jiang Yunqian uses waste paper to make local food information boards
Ms. Lin Shuzhen introduces the local story of Geng Fang
Yilan County Tourism Ambassadors, in collaboration with Gengfang Community, introduce fish-eating culture
The exterior of Dali 63 Stone House
Dali 63 is the starting point for tourists to get to know Dali Old Street
Zhang Jinxiu from Shicheng Village uses a model to explain the principle of fixed fishing net operation
Zhang Jinxiu from Shicheng Village demonstrates how to repair a damaged fixed fishing net