Jingang Boulevard Introduction
Changguang Village is located in Changbin Township, Taitung County, formerly known as Ciwkangan, around the 85K mark on Provincial Highway 11. It is a beautiful village facing the sea and backed by mountains. Upon entering Changguang Village, you can drive west along the Changguang Industrial Road on East 13 Line, and the straight "Diamond Avenue" will soon come into view. Standing on this avenue, you are surrounded by endless terraced fields on both the north and south sides, distinctly layered at the foot of the Diamond Mountain and by the Pacific Ocean. As the sea breeze blows, the golden rice ears sway in the wind, creating waves of rice that echo the sounds of the ocean, offering a vast and breathtaking view that rivals the "Bolang Avenue" in the Central Valley. The most famous feature of Diamond Mountain Village is "Diamond Mountain" located in the western coastal mountain range. Under the influence of the terrain and the subtle interplay of light and clouds, it seems to stand like a massive gorilla on the mountain top, hence the name "Diamond Mountain," which has become an important landmark for the Changguang community. On clear days, Diamond Mountain appears particularly distinct, with its notable features and contours standing out against the coastal mountain wall, resembling a guardian deity watching over the descendants of the village. The history of the exquisite terraced fields dates back to the long-standing historical and cultural heritage of the Changbin area. Like most indigenous villages along the eastern coast, Changguang Village is primarily inhabited by the Amis tribe, who still retain many of their traditional customs and cultural festivals. It is closely related to the Amis culture in the northern port area and is one of the larger Amis villages along the eastern coast. During the Qing Dynasty, the ancestors who migrated to this area initially relied on dry rice and millet cultivation for sustenance. During the Japanese colonial period, the Amis people learned rice paddy cultivation techniques from the Kavalan people living in the nearby Jianpu (also in Changbin Township). In just two years, the village fully transitioned to rice farming, and through a structured age-class system, concentrated labor to develop irrigation channels, which significantly increased the area of rice fields and the population.
