Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Introduction
Dapeng Bay, formerly known as "Biaying Harbor," "Qieteng Harbor," "Guandi Harbor," and "Nanping Harbor," was referred to as "Datang" during the Japanese occupation period. It was a military base for the Japanese army during World War II for the invasion of Southeast Asia. In 1949, after the Nationalist Government relocated to Taiwan and took over, it was renamed "Dapeng Bay." Dapeng Bay is formed by the deposition of sand brought by the Linbian River and Donggang River from upstream into the sea, combined with the effects of ocean currents and monsoons. It covers an area of 532 hectares, making it the largest single-mouth lagoon in Taiwan. To preserve this unique natural lagoon landscape, the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Management Office was established in 1997, becoming the fourth national scenic area under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. In 2000, the "Xiaoliuqiu Scenic Area" was incorporated into the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area for tourism development needs. Major recreational spots in Dapeng Bay include the Hengchun Peninsula Tourist Service Center, the Qingzhou Coastal Recreation Area, the Dapeng Bay Ocean Leisure Zone, and the Bay Cycling Path. Visitors can enjoy cruising around Dapeng Bay on yachts to appreciate the mangrove ecology and visit "Oyster Shell Island" to explore the oyster farming legend in the waters of Dapeng Bay. Future plans for Dapeng Bay include the construction of a racetrack, international tourist hotels, themed visitor areas, golf courses, and marinas, aiming to make Dapeng Bay an "international-level water recreational resort."
