Huanggang Fishing Port Introduction
Huanggang Fishing Port is located southwest of Cape Keelung and was developed at the estuary of Huanxi Creek in Jinshan. In the 17th century, when the Spanish occupied northern Taiwan and mined sulfur from Daitun Mountain, they used this port for transportation, hence the name "Huanggang." Cape Keelung is composed of thick sandstone, which blocks the strong northeast monsoon in winter, allowing Huanggang to avoid direct exposure to the winds and creating a good harbor. The fishery yields at Huanggang are abundant, making it an important seafood port in the Jinshan area. After enjoying the hot springs in Jinshan, one can indulge in a lavish seafood feast. Huanggang primarily engages in longline fishing, with a small number involved in firefly squid fishing (bung fire). The fishing method known as "burning hand net fishing," passed down from the Batanes indigenous people, is commonly referred to as "bung fire." During summer, fishing boats go out at night and burn acetylene generated by calcium carbide to illuminate the sea surface, using light attraction to lure fish such as anchovies and mullet. The fishing fire of Huanggang is one of the Eight Sights of Jinshan, and it is the only place in Taiwan that retains this traditional technique, which was registered as a cultural asset in New Taipei City in 2015.
