Maoao Fishing Port Introduction
Mao'ao, located in the northeastern corner, is an ancient fishing village with over a hundred years of history. Because the North Link Railway does not pass through this area and the coastal highway routes around the village, Mao'ao has fortunately preserved its traditional fishing village landscape, becoming the most important cultural asset in the northeast corner. Mao'ao Fishing Port is situated on the west side of Sandiaojiao, flanked by Lailei Mountain on the right and Laolanshan on the left, with a peak resembling rabbit ears behind it, surrounded by lush green mountains, creating an isolated environment. Another unique feature of Mao'ao Fishing Port is the century-old stone houses. When the Plains Indigenous people first arrived, they used local stone as building material, stacking the stones based on the principle of pushing against each other to construct houses that could shield against wind and rain while providing insulation, keeping warm in winter and cool in summer. At its peak, there were over a hundred stone houses in this area. According to local cultural historians, the intricacy of the stone house construction method symbolizes the financial status of the homeowner. The "parallel stacking" method is more uniform but requires stones of similar length and thickness to create a neat and grand appearance, usually owned by wealthy families. On the other hand, the "random stacking" method arranges stones of different sizes, typically found in ordinary households. Interestingly, there is also a method of interlocking stones that resembles a “人” character, symbolizing those who are "good people." Mao'ao Fishing Port features the most representative two-story stone house, which is said to have been built through collective investment after the owner captured an abundant catch for three consecutive years. However, the second floor of the stone house has no rooms and is primarily used for drying fish and storing food. Although it has collapsed, one can still sense the simple luxury that existed at that time.
