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Yong'an Fishing Harbor

A fishing village harbor on the Xinwu coastline combining conch shell cultural experiences with coastal migratory bird observation
📍 Taoyuan · Xinwu District · Yong'an📷 Landmark🔖 Conch shell cultural experience park · on the migratory bird passage route · coastal bird observation

Yong'an Fishing Harbor is a fishing harbor in Xinwu District, Taoyuan, on the Taiwan Strait coast, formerly known as Kantouwu Harbor, where Quanzhou fishermen were already active during the Qing Kangxi era; it is Taiwan's only Hakka fishing harbor. Its tourist fish market was completed in July 2004, and the Yong'an Conch Culture Experience Park on the north bank opened on March 19, 2022.

According to the Tourism Administration and the Taoyuan City Government Hakka Affairs Council, Yong'an Fishing Harbor was formerly known as Kantouwu Harbor, with records of Quanzhou fishermen active there as early as the Qing Kangxi era. The harbor's tourist fish market was completed in July 2004. The Yong'an Conch Culture Experience Park on its north bank, built at a cost of about NT$450 million, officially opened on March 19, 2022, and is Taiwan's only Hakka fishing harbor cultural facility.

Highlights of Yong'an Fishing Harbor

Yong'an Fishing Harbor is the main fishing port in Xinwu District. The harbor is smaller in scale than Zhuwai Fishing Harbor and retains a stronger fishing village atmosphere. The harbor area has a conch shell cultural experience park displaying local artifacts themed around Xinwu's coastal fishing culture, presenting records of traditional fishing methods and coastal life. The fishing village ecology display facilities explain the marine ecology around the harbor, with families and children as the primary audience.

Due to Yong'an Harbor's location on Taiwan's western coastal migratory bird corridor, the surrounding wetlands and windbreak forests attract various migratory birds passing through in autumn and winter (approximately October to March of the following year). Common coastal bird species include various sandpipers, plovers, and herons. The windbreak forest is primarily Casuarina (Casuarina equisetifolia), and when northeast monsoon winds are strong in winter it becomes the best field for tracking migratory birds.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit

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Conch shell cultural experienceThe conch shell cultural experience park is themed around Xinwu fishing culture and is suitable for families learning about local fishing village history. Some weekends have guided activities — check the park's announcements for the schedule.
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Autumn-winter migratory bird observation (October–March)During autumn and winter when migratory birds pass through, various waterbirds and raptors can be spotted in the harbor wetlands and windbreak forests. Bringing binoculars and a birdwatching field guide improves the quality of observation.
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West coast sunset sea viewYong'an Harbor faces the Taiwan Strait with an unobstructed westward view, making it an ideal spot to watch the sunset. The scene of fishing vessels moored in the harbor against a setting sun creates a classic harbor dusk scene.
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Cycling along the coastlineXinwu District's coastline has a cycling path. Setting out from Yong'an Fishing Harbor and riding along the coast to the Xinwu Stone Fish Traps area covers about 6–8 km on flat terrain suitable for all ages.

Practical Information

Getting There & Timing

  • Located in Yong'an, Xinwu District. By car, take Provincial Highway 61 (Xibinhuaisu) to the Yong'an interchange. Parking is available. By bicycle, the coastal cycling path connects to the Stone Fish Traps area about 6–8 km away.
  • For opening hours of harbor facilities, check announcements from Xinwu District Office or Taoyuan City Government Tourism Bureau. Some facilities at the conch shell cultural experience park may have specific open hours.

Nearby Connections

  • Xinwu Stone Fish Traps (sp-ty-16) can be reached in about 30 minutes along the coastal cycling path — planning these two as the dual anchors of a Xinwu coastal half-day outing is recommended.
  • Guanyin Baishajiao Lighthouse (sp-ty-27) is about 15–20 minutes south along Provincial Highway 61 and can be linked into a full-day Taoyuan west coast route.

Sources: Taoyuan City Government Tourism Bureau, Xinwu District Office cultural data. Hero image pending Dio's original photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Yong'an Fishing Harbor formerly called?

It was formerly known as Kantouwu Harbor, with Quanzhou fishermen recorded active there as early as the Qing Kangxi era.

When did the Yong'an Conch Culture Experience Park open?

It officially opened on March 19, 2022, built at a cost of about NT$450 million.

What makes Yong'an Fishing Harbor distinctive?

It is Taiwan's only Hakka fishing harbor, with its tourist fish market completed in July 2004.

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