Dongqing Bay Introduction
Dongqing Bay is located on the eastern part of Orchid Island and is the largest bay on the island. The bay stretches about half a kilometer from Dongqing Village to the south in a narrow shape. Generally, when people refer to Dongqing Bay, they mean the natural harbor "Dongqing Port" surrounded by rocks located in front of Dongqing Village, which is also what this article pertains to. When visitors come to Dongqing Bay, they can often see numerous wooden boats parked along the shore. As the name suggests, these wooden boats are made of several pieces of wood joined together rather than being carved from a single large piece of wood. At sunrise, it is common to see people waiting for the sunrise at Dongqing Bay, with the deep blue harbor and the wooden boats on the shore as a backdrop, complemented by the ever-changing colors of the sunrise clouds, making it one of the most representative landscapes of Orchid Island. If you want to photograph the sunrise, it is recommended to check the sunrise time on the Central Weather Bureau's website and arrive 30 to 60 minutes early to fully capture the changes in the sky. Wooden boats hold a very important position in the culture of the Tao people. Therefore, there are traditionally many taboos related to wooden boats, such as women being prohibited from touching them and outsiders being forbidden to casually touch or photograph them. Although these taboos have gradually loosened with the development of tourism, in recent years some operators have started to allow tourists to experience riding wooden boats; if you are interested, you can inquire with local operators, but please remember not to touch them without permission. More travel tips for Orchid Island.