Huanggang Fishing Port Introduction
Huanggang Fishing Port is located southwest of Cape Jinshan, established at the mouth of Huangxi River in Jinshan. In the 17th century, when the Spanish occupied northern Taiwan and exploited sulfur from Datun Mountain, they used this port for transportation, hence the name "Huanggang." Cape Jinshan is composed of thick layers of sandstone, which blocks the strong northeast monsoon in winter, allowing Huanggang to avoid direct assaults from the monsoon, thus forming a good shelter. The port's abundant seafood catch has made it an important fishing harbor in the Jinshan area, so it's recommended to enjoy a lavish seafood feast after indulging in Jinshan's hot springs. Huanggang primarily engages in longline fishing, with a few practicing fire lure fishing (Benghuozi). The traditional fishing method known as "Fengji Chashou Net Fishing," commonly referred to as "Benghuozi," originates from the indigenous Batan people. Every summer, fishing boats that set out at night burn calcium carbide mixed with water to produce acetylene, illuminating the ocean's surface to attract fish such as silver fish and bitter oyster fish with their phototropic behavior. The "Huanggang Fishing Lights" is one of the eight scenic spots of Jinshan, and Huanggang is the only place in Taiwan that preserves this traditional technique, which was registered as a cultural asset of New Taipei City in 2015.
