Hsingta Harbor (Lover's Wharf) Introduction
Hengda Fishing Port - The hometown of black gold, Hengda Port is adjacent to Lover's Wharf. The most famous catch is the black fish, known as "black gold", which brings significant economic benefits to Qieding during the black fish season around the winter solstice each year. Products such as black fish roe, dried fish, fish maw, and black fish belly are in harvest. Hengda Port is not only the largest producer of black fish roe in Taiwan but also a hub for fresh seafood due to its developed nearshore and aquaculture industries. Recently, after being re-planned and expanded by the Kaohsiung City Government, this traditional fishing village has transformed into a modern fishing port combining local specialties with tourism and leisure culture, becoming the largest and most modern fishing port in Taiwan. Hengda Port is a nearshore fishing port where small boats set sail at midnight and return around noon to unload for auction. Here, fresh fish such as meat fish, whitebait, mackerel, and mullet can be bought, allowing visitors to observe the unloading and wholesale process, as well as purchase fresh seafood to enjoy at home. The Hengda Port Tourist Fishing Market originated from Hengda Port. With assistance from the Kaohsiung Bureau of Economic Development, it was officially established on December 11, 2015, as a temporary concentrated market for vendors along the road, renamed "Hengda Port Tourist Fishing Market". At dusk when fishing boats return and transactions are completed, numerous fresh food vendors set up stalls, selling various freshly caught seafood including different types of fresh fish, live shrimp, shellfish, and crabs, which are favorites of Taiwanese diners. The market offers a variety of aromatic seafood snacks and prepared foods that are delightful to try. Local specialties such as black fish roe, fragrant fish fillets, flat fish, and fish skins are particularly popular among visitors as souvenirs. After touring the Golden Coast and Lover's Wharf, it is worth visiting the tourist fishing market to enjoy affordable delicacies and shopping pleasures. For those wishing to buy, please remember to use Google navigation to search for "Hengda Port Tourist Fishing Market" or "No. 88, Dafal Road, Qieding District, Kaohsiung City." For any inquiries, please contact the management staff of the fishing market at 0963-563-779. Hengda Port Lover's Wharf and Marine Theater - Qieding’s Hengda Port Lover's Wharf has transformed the traditional fishing port image into a modern marine atmosphere. The most striking features by the wharf are the unique marine theater, which includes two white pointed towers that shine brightly under the sun like a grand ship setting sail, and at night, they illuminate in colorful lights, resembling a pearl on the sea. Lover's Wharf offers various fun water activities such as sailing and kayaking, allowing water sports enthusiasts to enjoy the thrill of adventure, while the coastal recreational area's spacious beach and fine sand make it a great place for splashing and playing. Visitors can purchase a range of fresh seafood at the nearby tourist fishing market and enjoy the local seafood delicacies. After a hearty meal, you can leisurely stroll along the coastal boardwalk by Hengda Port Lover's Wharf with friends, or relax on the seaside grass while basking in the warm sunset glow. As the sea sparkles with golden light from the sunset, the colorful lights at Lover's Wharf also illuminate, reflecting the beautiful spire shape of the marine theater on the water. With beautiful reflections, the heart-shaped installation at the romantic square makes it a must-visit dating spot for couples and a perfect location for large festive events. Coastal Park, Qieding - Qieding Coastal Park is located alongside Provincial Highway 17, covering an area of about 5 hectares, with a coastline of 900 meters lined with beautiful Casuarina windbreaks and Terminalia catappa trees. The park features well-equipped observation platforms and playgrounds with fitness equipment for visitors' use, linking Hengda Port, Qieding Wetland, and Lover's Wharf. People can bike or walk here to splash around or enjoy the expansive coastal views, especially at sunset when the sea shines with golden reflections against the colorful clouds above, bringing a refreshing and infinite joy to the heart. Future Giant - The Future Giant is a focal point from Mayday's concert in Kaohsiung's World Games Main Stadium and Hong Kong’s Hung Hom in 2014. This large installation, 3.5 meters high, 6.2 meters long, and weighing 1 ton, has found its new home at Hengda Port Lover's Wharf, imbued with new meaning. Having been the spokesperson for Kaohsiung City for three consecutive years, this giant symbolizes stability, enormity, and kindness, forever serving as a guardian in the sea breeze, preserving beautiful memories and happiness of love. Hengda Marine Station - The "Hengda Marine Station" was originally a checkpoint building rebuilt by the Southern Coast Guard Administration. Visitors can walk along the colorful mural walls into the station, where the exhibition space is designed with the theme of black fish and features marine life made from sea waste, making it highly attention-grabbing. Hengda Marine Station is adjacent to Hengda Fishing Port and nearby attractions include the Hengda Port Tourist Fishing Market, Lover's Wharf, Coastal Park, Hengda Thermal Power Plant, Qieding Wetland, Cifukong, and the Kuo Chang-Hsi Memorial Museum, making it a suitable place for marine environmental education. Its purpose is to promote ecology conservation education, achieving a function of "edutainment." Service contents include: 1. Simple tourism consultation 2. A resting space for visitors 3. Station guided tours 4. Promotion of marine policies 5. Introduction of Coast Guard operations. Address: No. 1, Dafal Road, Qieding District, Kaohsiung City. Phone: 07-6987206.
