Wanli Fishing Village Life Museum

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萬里漁村生活館-館內展品
萬里漁村生活館-館內展品

This place is established based on the Ocean Classroom of Yehliu Elementary School. The museum displays common fishing village tools such as fishing traps, crab traps, drift nets, fish finders, fish aggregating lights, anchors, fishing gear, and bait, all of which were sourced from the storage of community elders. These items record the historical traces of the fishing village's evolution and narrate the hard work and sweat of fishermen over the decades. Viewing these pieces feels like stepping into a time tunnel of early fishing village life.

Address:No. 167, Gangdong Rd., Yehliu Li, Wanli Dist., New Taipei City 207, Taiwan

Wanli Fishing Village Life Museum Introduction

Wanli District is located by the sea, thus its economy primarily revolves around fishing and coastal tourism. It is well-known for the Yehliu Scenic Area and its iconic "Queen's Head" rock formation. The surrounding ports are filled with fishing boats, and the Wanli Fishing Village Living Museum is an excellent place to learn about fishing knowledge. Established based on the marine classroom of Yehliu Elementary School, the museum showcases common fishing village items such as fish traps, crab pots, set nets, fish finders, fishing lights, anchors, fishing tackle, and bait. These items have been collected from the warehouses of elderly residents in the community, preserving the historical traces of the fishing village's evolution and narrating the hardships and labor of fishermen over the decades. Visiting the museum feels like stepping into a time tunnel of early fishing village life.

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