Caiyuan Wetland Introduction
Caiyuan Wetland is located on the northeastern shore of Magong Inner Harbor, north of the Shenghu Garden and the Hsingren Reservoir along Highway 205, east to the Hsingren Jinshi Residence along Highway 201, west to the Caiyuan Life Memorial Park, and south to the intertidal zone of Caiyuan Fish Ponds. During the Japanese colonial period, fish ponds were already built along the eastern coast of Caiyuan; after 1945, the area of fish ponds gradually expanded. In 1971, after fish farming ceased, this wetland became an ideal place for birds to stop, winter, and migrate. Nearby, there are operators by the Caiyuan Fishing Harbor who can take visitors to see cage aquaculture and oysters in the inner sea, even allowing them to fish for squids and feed the barramundi. Along the coast, there are windbreaks and embankments with informational signs, making it a pleasant area to stroll, watch birds, and enjoy the sea. The current status of the wetland includes "Hsingren Reservoir and Afforestation Area, Shenghu Garden and Mangrove Wetland, Caiyuan Fish Pond Area, and Caiyuan Intertidal Coastal Area." This wetland is the most suitable location in Magong City for ecological tourism and outdoor education. It encompasses a diverse range of wetland types and has a vast area of open sea, being conveniently located near the city center with accessible transportation, meeting the scale and conditions for national and wetland parks.
Caiyuan Wetlands near a birdwatching area corner.
