Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Introduction
Dapeng Bay, formerly known as "Biehing Port," "Qieteng Port," "Guandi Port," and "Nanping Port," was called "Datan" during the Japanese occupation. It was renamed "Dapeng Bay" after the Kuomintang government relocated to Taiwan in 1949. Dapeng Bay is formed by the silt carried by the Linbian River and Donggang River from upstream, and the sedimentation phenomenon created by sea currents and monsoons, encompassing an area of 532 hectares, making it Taiwan's largest single-mouth lagoon. In order to preserve this unique natural lagoon landscape, the "Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration" was established in 1997, making it the fourth national scenic area under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. In 2000, the "Xiaoliuqiu Scenic Specific Area" was incorporated into Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area for tourism development purposes. Major recreational spots in Dapeng Bay include the Hengchun Peninsula Tourist Information Center, the Qinzai Coastal Recreation Area, the Dapeng Bay Ocean Leisure Zone, and the Circular Bay Bicycle Path. Visitors can take yachts around Dapeng Bay to appreciate the mangrove ecosystem and visit "Oyster Shell Island" to explore the legend of oyster farming in the Dapeng Bay waters. Future plans for Dapeng Bay include the construction of a racetrack, international hotels, themed tourist areas, golf courses, and marinas, making Dapeng Bay an "international-level water recreation resort."
