Amuping Jiangmu Island Introduction
You may not know Pillow Mountain, but you must have heard of Ginger Island, which became famous as the filming location for the hit drama "Destined to Love You." Ginger Island is located across from Amuping Pier, and the best way to experience it is by taking a boat tour, enjoying the scenic views of Shimen Reservoir along the way, visiting the century-old land god temple that quietly guards the twenty-odd households on the island, and appreciating the driftwood artwork. Surrounded by mist, it feels like stepping into the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming. Amuping, called "Ya Mu Ping" in Minnan language, is located on the right bank of the middle reaches of Shimen Reservoir, belonging to the Dahan River terrace. According to legend, the early settler Lü Am first settled here and raised a flock of ducks, which led to its name. In the past, during holidays, the scenic hotels and outdoor activity fields in Amuping attracted large numbers of tourists seeking to enjoy the endless emerald waters and primeval forests. However, due to restrictions on development in the water source area, it gradually lost its status as a tourist hotspot and transformed into a serene sanctuary for observing natural ecology. Starting the lake-view journey from the ecological park next to the Amuping parking lot, visitors can walk along the gravel paths shaded by large trees, listen to the chirping of birds, or relax in a pavilion, admiring the elegant flight of white egrets, fully immersing themselves in this worry-free landscape. Next, with excitement, you can board a ferry for a lake tour, finding it hard to believe you are witnessing the "mini Three Gorges" you've heard so much about! Following the winding waterways, you will pass by attractions such as Dragon Pearl Bay, Dreamland Prairie (Ernai Mountain), Shixiu Bay Waterfall, Changxing Broken Bridge, and Lover's Island, while reminiscing about the ancient and modern tales submerged in the rushing river. At the highlight of the journey—Ginger Island—besides the locally crafted driftwood art, mountain products like bamboo shoots, citrus fruits, and pineapples make for great souvenirs. Don't miss out on trying deep-fried creek shrimp, fried creek fish, and fried sweet potatoes. Finally, visiting the century-old Land God Temple allows you to experience a refreshing sense of calm. In addition to the existing "Ginger Island Tour" and "Lake Tour," insiders should 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 do not need to exert much effort! As long as the reservoir water level exceeds 240 meters, you can board a boat from Amuping Pier, enjoying the views of the broken bridge, waterfalls, and cliffs along the shore, easily avoiding the traffic jam on the holiday Provincial Highway 7, and smoothly reaching the New Xikou Suspension Bridge.
