Zhenbing Tribal Area Introduction
It is said that the Zhenbing Tribe was originally established upstream of the Mazu River, opposite the Shikeng Tribe (now known as Changguang), which the Japanese referred to as the Mazu River Tribe. However, in reality, these were two independent small tribes. The ancestors of the villagers migrated from Jingpu and Baliwan in Fengbin Township. About a hundred years ago, the Amis people from the Fengbin area collectively moved south to establish this tribe; today, the original Amis from Fengbin are no longer the majority population. Instead, the Taibalang community of the Xiu-luan Amis has become predominant, along with some from the Beinan Amis. The Zhenbing Tribe is primarily composed of the Amis, with only two households being Han Chinese. For a long time, the economic activities of the tribe have been mainly based on agriculture and fishing. Traditionally, the tribe's society is organized by age groups, with the youth group forming the leadership tier. The Zhenbing Tribe is located on the plateau south of Sanjian Village, bordered by the East Coast Mountain Range to the west and facing the Pacific Ocean, making it a picturesque place framed by mountains and water. The Zhenbing Creek, located behind the tribe, is one of the few beautiful streams found on the East Coast. It flows along the boundary between the village's rice fields and the mountainous area, quickly leading into the pristine and beautiful Zhenbing Creek Gorge, which features many cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear, refreshing waters. In front of the tribe lies a rare, long and complete sandy beach on the East Coast, known locally as Lover's Beach. It is an excellent spot for watching sunrises and moonlit nights. On the full moon of the fifteenth day of the lunar month, the sunrise can be enjoyed in the morning, and in the evening, a large, round moon can be seen slowly rising from the sea horizon. The moonlight reflects gently on the sea surface, shimmering with the waves like silk, making it irresistible to become enchanted by this beautiful scenery.
