Baoxiong Fishing and Leisure Harbor Introduction
The founder of OKUMA has loved fishing since childhood and hopes to make "fishing" a mainstream leisure activity for the public. He invested over a hundred million to create a theme park centered on fishing, combining a storytelling museum, a shopping street, and gourmet restaurants, while providing visitors with great photo opportunities and amusement areas. In 2019, the "Polar Bear Fishing and Leisure Pier" was established in the Tanzi District of Taichung City! It aims to teach everyone fishing knowledge and familiarize them with fishing gear, conveying the proper fishing and ocean concepts to every visitor, allowing us to protect this beautiful ocean with Polar Bear BO. The exotic outdoor plaza is filled with a strong coastal vibe, featuring a blue and white marine-themed archway that has been likened by netizens to "Little Greece in Taiwan." It is a captivating spot for tourists and a hotspot for photos with the giant fishing machine, the only one in the world, which enlarges the childhood fishing arcade game to a diameter of 7 meters! In addition to being a great photo spot, visitors can pick up a fishing rod to take on the challenge! The fishing machine rotates with the music, and fish appear on the surface and open their mouths to the melody. With origins in fishing gear, OKUMA does not skimp on amusement equipment, using professional "offshore fishing jigging rods" that can bear great weight, and hooks that utilize Japanese "Owners treble hooks," which are dulled and then protected, ensuring a thoughtful protective measure so that both seniors and children can play safely (children under 6 are recommended to wait a bit longer before trying). The first-floor pier shopping street is free to enter and explore! The shops are designed in the style of an American fishing village, featuring an OKUMA direct store, a fishing gear outlet, and various snack stalls selling Korean Busan grilled squid, BO Bear egg cakes, ice cream, popcorn, and more, along with various soothing goods and souvenirs available for purchase. Dandy Café, the most beautiful café in central Taiwan, offers a comfortable and spacious dining area filled with a relaxing atmosphere, suitable for family gatherings, sister afternoon teas, or business meals. The menu is rich, offering brunch, light meals, set meals, coffee, drinks, and desserts. Fishing and Leisure Carnival - An American-themed amusement park that you can enjoy in Taichung! It hosts many arcade machines not found in Taiwan, including Lobster Smash, Genius Fisher, Ace Pitcher, Bingo Bingo, and Kicking Cup, with opportunities to win giant plush prizes! Its unique machines have also become new hotspots for television filming. The gift shop offers exclusive Polar Bear Fishing and Leisure Pier cultural and creative products, as well as a range of characteristic items from Taichung, all themed around the ocean, and focusing on cultural creativity, education, and gifts. You can find everything from stationery to famous local souvenirs here, making it perfect for both kids and adults to explore and shop. If you are visiting Taichung and are unsure what to bring back for friends and family, this is definitely not to be missed! The OKUMA fishing gear flagship store is known as a paradise for anglers, providing professional fishing gear, reels, and personal equipment. The second-floor fishing storytelling museum offers guided tours of the exhibition area to learn about fishing activities and fishing gear trivia, and even allows you to board a boat imported from the United States to become a little marine environmental protection officer! The 3D Ocean Theater features underwater world films suitable for ages 0 to 99, using 3D visual effects to surprise and thrill viewers with familiar marine creatures swimming by. The virtual fishing ground is designed to give a feeling of fishing from a boat's deck, with projection screens on the wall displaying fish swimming on the surface, allowing an indoor experience of fishing without seawater! The DIY classroom is designed like a medieval ship's cabin, where you can use sponges to lightly dip in ink to create your own fish print postcards to send to distant friends and family. There are also options for painting bear piggy banks, fake lures, and DIY fishing rods. Whether visiting with family, friends, or multiple generations, everyone can take home wonderful memories. The above text and images are provided by Polar Bear Fishing and Leisure Pier.
