Baoxiong Fishing Fun Wharf Introduction
The founder of OKUMA has loved fishing since childhood and hopes that one day 'fishing' will become a mainstream leisure activity in Taiwan. He invested hundreds of millions to create an amusement park themed around 'fishing,' combining a story house, shopping street, and restaurants, while providing scenic spots and play areas for visitors. In 2019, the 'Bear Fishing Paradise' was born in the Tanzi District of Taichung City! It aims to teach everyone about fishing knowledge, introduce fishing gear, and convey the correct concepts of fishing and ocean conservation to every visitor, so let’s join Polar Bear BO in protecting this beautiful ocean together. The exotic outdoor plaza is filled with rich coastal charm, featuring a plaza gate adorned with blue and white ocean-themed architecture, which has been compared by netizens to 'Little Greece in Taiwan,' making it a popular photo spot. It also houses the world’s only giant fishing machine that magnifies the childhood fishing game to a diameter of 7 meters! Besides being a great photo opportunity, visitors can also pick up a fishing rod to take on the challenge! The fishing machine spins with music, causing fish to rise to the surface and open their mouths to the melody. Established from fishing gear, OKUMA does not compromise on amusement equipment, using a professional 'sea fishing jigging rod' capable of withstanding significant weight, and hooks made from Japan's 'Owner treble hooks,' which are blunted and fitted with protective cases, ensuring safety for both older adults and children (children under 6 are advised to wait until they are older to join the challenge). The 1F Dock Store Street offers free admission for browsing! Built in the style of an American fishing village, the small shops include an OKUMA direct store, an outlet for fishing gear, as well as Korean Busan grilled squid, BO Bear egg cakes, ice cream, popcorn, and various other snacks and therapeutic products for sale. DanDan Coffee is the most beautiful café in Central Taiwan, offering a spacious and comfortable dining space that creates a relaxing environment suitable for family gatherings, sisters' afternoon tea, and business meals. The menu is rich, offering brunch, light meals, set meals, coffee, drinks, desserts, and more. The Fishing Carnival features an American-themed amusement park where you can enjoy many rides not found elsewhere in Taiwan, including: Lobster Smash, Genius Little Fisherman, Ace Pitcher, Bingo Bingo, and the ‘Kyangkiang’ Cup, with opportunities to win giant stuffed toys! Its unique machinery has also become a new hotspot for television filming. The gift shop provides exclusive cultural and creative products from Bear Fishing Paradise, along with various characteristic products from Taichung, all themed around the ocean, and focuses on three branches: cultural creativity, education, and gourmet gifts. From stationery to local specialties, you can find everything here, making it perfect for both kids and adults to visit and shop together. If you're visiting Taichung and wondering what to bring back for friends and family, you definitely shouldn't miss this! OKUMA's flagship store is touted as a paradise for anglers, offering professional fishing gear, reels, and personal equipment. The 2F Fishing Story Museum features guided listening exhibition areas where visitors can learn about fishing activities and basic fishing gear knowledge, plus, they can board a speedboat flown in from the U.S. to take on the role of ocean environment protection ambassadors! The 3D Ocean Theater offers a deep-sea film suitable for viewers from 0 to 99 years old, utilizing 3D visual effects to show familiar marine creatures swimming by, providing a surprising and exciting experience. The virtual fishing ground is designed to make you feel like you’re fishing from a ship’s deck, with projection screens on the walls displaying fish occurring at the water’s surface, allowing for an indoor experience of fishing's joys without seawater! The DIY classroom is styled like a medieval ship’s cabin, where you can create your own fish print postcard using a sponge dipped in ink to send to distant friends; there are also options for painting bear piggy banks, fake baits, and DIY fishing rods, making it a great way for family, friends, or multiple generations to share beautiful memories together. All the above text and images are provided by Bear Fishing Paradise.
