Bao Xiong Fishing Leisure Dock Introduction
The founder of OKUMA has loved fishing since childhood and hopes to make "fishing" a mainstream leisure activity for the people. He invested over hundreds of millions to create a paradise centered around "fishing," which combines a story museum, shopping street, gourmet restaurants, and offers scenic spots and amusement areas for visitors. In 2019, the "Treasure Bear Fishing Paradise Pier" was born in the Tanzi District of Taichung City! It aims to teach everyone fishing knowledge, familiarize them with fishing gear, and convey correct fishing and marine concepts to every visitor, as we join polar bear BO in protecting this beautiful ocean. The foreign-style outdoor plaza is filled with strong coastal vibes, featuring a blue and white ocean-themed architectural entrance, which has been compared by netizens to "Little Greece in Taiwan," making it a significant attraction and a popular photo spot. The giant fishing machine, unique in the world, is the size of a fishing game machine from childhood, scaled up to a diameter of 7 meters! Besides being great for photoshoots, visitors can also take up a fishing rod to take on the challenge! The fishing machine rotates with music, and the fish surface and open their mouths to the melody. Originating from fishing gear, OKUMA does not compromise on amusement equipment either. It uses professional "sea fishing iron plate rods" capable of bearing enormous weight, and the hooks are Japanese "owners treble hooks," which are dulled and covered with protective sleeves for safety, so both seniors and children can play with peace of mind (children under 6 are recommended to wait until they are older to take on the challenge). The 1st floor Pier Street shopping area is free for public visiting! The shops are styled like a quaint American fishing town, featuring OKUMA's flagship store, a fishing gear outlet, Korean Busan grilled squid, BO bear egg cakes, ice cream, popcorn… and various snacks and healing merchandise as well as souvenirs available for purchase. The Dandy Café, recognized as the most beautiful Dandy Café in central Taiwan, boasts a spacious and comfortable dining area filled with a relaxed atmosphere, suitable for family reunions, sister afternoon teas, and business meals, with a rich menu offering brunch, light meals, set meals, coffee, drinks, desserts, and more. The fishing carnival - American amusement park, also brings American-themed amusement park fun to Taichung! There are many gaming machines not found elsewhere in Taiwan waiting for you to challenge, such as Lobster Smash, Genius Little Fisher, Ace Pitcher, Bingo Bingo, and Claw Machines, with chances to win giant plush toys! The uniquely themed game equipment has also become a new hotspot for television program filming. The gift shop offers exclusive cultural and creative products from the Treasure Bear Fishing Paradise Pier, along with various distinctive products from Taichung, centered around the ocean theme, branching into the categories of culture, education, and gifts with culinary delights. From stationery to local specialties, you'll find it all here, making it perfect for both kids and adults to browse and shop. If you're in Taichung and wondering what to bring back for friends and family, you definitely can't miss this! The OKUMA Fishing Gear flagship store is claimed to be a paradise for anglers, offering professional fishing gear, reels, and personal equipment. The 2nd floor Fishing Story Museum offers guided tours to understand fishing activities and gear knowledge, and visitors can board a speedboat airlifted from the US to become little guardians of marine environmental protection! The 3D Ocean Theater showcases underwater world films suitable for ages 0 to 99, utilizing 3D visual effects to bring familiar marine life up close, creating exciting surprises. The virtual fishing ground is designed to give you the feeling of fishing from a boat deck. On the wall, projection screens display fish on the water's surface, allowing for virtual fishing experiences indoors, offering fun without actual seawater! The DIY classroom is styled like a medieval ship cabin, where you can create your own fish print postcard using sponge and ink to send to distant friends and relatives; there are also painting bear piggy banks, DIY lures, and rods. Whether for family outings, friends, or three generations together, everyone can take home wonderful memories. The above content and images are provided by Treasure Bear Fishing Paradise Pier.
