Peinan Irrigation Canal Park Introduction
Beinan Canal is a historic water channel that was first built in the 31st year of the Meiji era (1898) and has undergone multiple renovations. At that time, Beinan Township was part of a special administrative region, and Han Chinese were prohibited from entering and cultivating the land. It wasn't until the 11th year of the Shōwa era (1936) that the Japanese repaired the canal again for military supplies, and it was completed in the 16th year of Shōwa, expanding its scale, which led to a large influx of Han Chinese settlers who established communities. The Taitung Irrigation Association, recognizing the extensive area of water utilization of Beinan Canal and its location between two well-known scenic spots—Little Yellow Mountain and the Liji Badlands in Taitung—decided to renovate it with a focus on biodiversity, particularly strengthening green beautification and recreational facilities. Beinan Great Canal Water Conservancy Park is also one of the attractions along the Taitung Mountain-Sea Cycling Path, located approximately 8 to 9 kilometers in a clockwise direction from the Taitung Railway Art Village.
