Xinwu Stone Weir Story Museum Introduction
Sustainable Heritage of Fishing Weir Culture: The stone weirs along the coast of Xinhui are mainly distributed in Kejian, Shenzhen, and Yongxing. Currently, the stone weir in Yongxing has disappeared, leaving only those in Kejian and Shenzhen. On April 8, 2019, the Taoyuan City Government registered the better-preserved stone weirs No. 2, 3, and 6 in the Xinhui Kejian Stone Weir Group as cultural landscapes in accordance with cultural heritage preservation laws, strengthening the protection of these stone weirs. It is expected that all 11 existing stone weirs will be restored by 2023, with efforts to preserve and inherit the craftsmanship through the Xinhui Stone Weir Story Museum that conveys the century-old history of the stone weirs. Xinhui Stone Weir Story Museum: The Xinhui Kejian Police Station was built in 1990, originally serving as a police dormitory, located in the windbreak forest next to the Xinhui Kejian Beach with beautiful scenery. After the government lifted martial law, the space gradually became unused. In September 2018, the Taoyuan City Government invested approximately 7 million NTD for renovations to revitalize the site. Completed in March 2020, it was transformed into the Xinhui Stone Weir Story Museum and Visitor Center, providing visitors an understanding of local traditional fishing culture while also serving cultural heritage and environmental education functions. 1st Floor Fishing Weir Culture Exhibition Area: This area displays models of stone weirs and artifacts documenting the development of Xinhui stone weirs. With the assistance of local youth, the "Palm Xinhui" app has been developed, using AR technology to simulate the fun of catching fish with stone weirs during tide changes. 2nd Floor Ocean Maker Classroom: Extending the preservation of fishing weir culture to marine environmental protection initiatives, the Ocean Maker Classroom offers DIY workshops on maritime waste recycling, raising awareness of the importance of ocean conservation through interactive experiences. 3rd Floor Stone Weir Observation Area: Facing an endless ocean view, visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastline of Xinhui, quietly feeling the sea breeze and the sound of waves, while sipping coffee and leisurely enjoying an afternoon. (Image source: Coastal Management Engineering Office, Taoyuan City Government)
