Yongan Conch Cultural Experience Park Introduction
The park is centered around the Yong'an Fishing Port in Xinwu, integrating the marine Hakka industry axis (National Freeway 61 and Provincial Highway 15) and the surrounding Hakka settlements and temple-related industries. By leveraging the rich marine Hakka culture of Xinwu and Guanyin, the goal is to solidify Hakka culture, enhance local identity, establish a cultural foundation, increase residents' recognition, and pass down Hakka traditions, thereby promoting the marine Hakka characteristics of Taoyuan and driving tourism development. The Conch Culture Experience Park is located within the Yong'an Tourist Fish Market, which is the only Hakka fishing port in Taiwan. Traditional Hakka fishing methods such as net fishing, conch blowing, and stone pond fishing are practiced locally. Therefore, the main building of the conch park, known as the Conch Hall, draws inspiration from the curves of conchs, integrating various aspects of environment, functionality, and structural behavior into the conch-shaped design. The landscape art in the courtyard is inspired by the sound of Hakka conch blowing. Additionally, the annex building next to the main structure incorporates the Hakka stone ponds used for fishing, enhancing the maritime Hakka atmosphere of the entire complex. The park collaborates with surrounding business districts to promote agricultural and fishery industries and to advance marine Hakka culture. The park features a special exhibition room that regularly organizes exhibitions to help the public understand the development of Hakka culture, arts, history, and to foster interest in Hakka culture. Furthermore, there is a retail space available to provide dining and leisure functions for visitors. (Source: Hakka Affairs Council of the Taoyuan City Government)
