Huanggang Fishing Port Introduction
Huanggang Fishing Port is located southwest of Jinshan Cape, built at the estuary of Huang River in Jinshan. In the 17th century, when the Spanish occupied northern Taiwan, they developed sulfur mining in Datun Mountain and used this port for transportation, hence the name "Huanggang." Jinshan Cape is composed of thick layers of sandstone, which block the strong northeast monsoon in winter, allowing Huanggang to avoid direct hits from the northeast monsoon and forming a good harbor. The fishing yield at Huanggang is plentiful, making it an important seafood fishing port in the Jinshan area. After enjoying the hot springs in Jinshan, it's a great idea to have a sumptuous seafood feast. Huanggang primarily engages in longline fishing, with a small number involved in fire lure net fishing, commonly known as "Benghuo." The fishing method known as "burning hand net fishing," passed down from the Batanes indigenous people, attracts fish using acetylene produced from burning calcium carbide with water at night during the summer. This is known as "Huanggang Fishing Fire," one of the eight scenic spots of Jinshan. Huanggang is the only place in Taiwan that retains this traditional technique, which was registered as a cultural asset of New Taipei City in 2015.
