Amming Island Introduction
You may not know Pillow Mountain, but you must have heard of Ginger Mother Island, which became popular after being featured in the hit idol drama "Destined to Love You." Located across from Amuping Pier, the best way to experience Ginger Mother Island is to take a boat tour on the lake, enjoying the scenic views of the Shimen Reservoir, visiting the century-old Jade Emperor Temple that quietly guards over twenty households on the island, and admiring driftwood crafts. Surrounded by mist, it feels like stepping into the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming. Amuping, known in Hokkien as "Duck Mother Flat," is located on the right bank of the central section of the Shimen Reservoir, belonging to the Dahan River terrace. Local legend has it that when the early ancestors, Lü Amu, first settled and cultivated the land, they raised a flock of ducks, hence the name. In the past, during holidays, the scenic hotels and outdoor fitness parks in Amuping always attracted many tourists to enjoy the vast green shores and pristine forests. However, due to limitations on development in the water source area, its status as a tourism hotspot gradually faded, transforming into a serene haven for observing natural ecology. The journey begins at the ecological park next to the Amuping parking lot, where you can walk along the gravel pathways shaded by tall trees, listen to the chirping of birds, or relax in a pavilion while admiring the graceful flight of white egrets, immersing yourself completely in this picturesque escape. Next, full of excitement, you can board the ferry for a lake tour, feeling incredulous to actually be in the renowned "miniature Yangtze River Three Gorges!" Following the winding waterways, you will pass by scenic spots such as Long Zhu Bay, Dreamland Grassland (Ernai Mountain), Shixiu Bay Waterfall, Changxing Broken Bridge, and Lover's Island, reminiscing about the ancient and modern anecdotes submerged in the swirling river. The highlight of the trip is disembarking at Ginger Mother Island, where locally crafted driftwood souvenirs, bamboo shoots, citrus fruits, and pineapples make excellent gifts. Don’t miss out on trying fried creek shrimp, fried creek frogs, and fried sweet potatoes, and finally, visit the century-old Jade Emperor Temple to experience a refreshing sense of tranquility. In addition to the established "Ginger Mother Island Tour" and "Lake Tour," insiders must not miss the limited-time "New Xikou Suspension Bridge Tour!" If you want to see the New Xikou Suspension Bridge, known as "Taoyuan 303," you can do it without exerting too much energy! As long as the reservoir water level exceeds 240 meters, you can board the boat from Amuping Pier and enjoy the coastal scenery of broken bridges, waterfalls, and cliffs, avoiding the holiday traffic on National Highway 7 and easily reaching the New Xikou Suspension Bridge.
