Jingang Boulevard Introduction
Changguang Village is located in Changbin Township, Taitung County, previously known as Ciwkangan, around the 85K mark on Provincial Highway 11. It is a beautiful village nestled between mountains and facing the sea. Entering Changguang Village and following the Changguang Industrial Road along East 13 Line to the west, the straight "Jingang Avenue" comes into view. Standing on this avenue, one can see endless terraces on both the north and south sides, distinctly situated at the foot of Jingang Mountain and by the Pacific Ocean. When the sea breeze blows, the golden rice ears sway in the wind, creating waves of rice that resonate with the sound of the ocean, providing a spectacular view that rivals the "Bolong Avenue" in the valley. The most famous landmark in Jingang Mountain Village is "Jingang Mountain," located on the western side of the Coastal Mountain Range; due to the clever interplay of terrain and light, it resembles a giant gorilla standing atop the mountain, hence the name "Jingang Mountain," which has become an important symbol of the Changguang community. On clear days, the outline of Jingang Mountain is especially pronounced, with its distinct features standing out against the coastal mountain wall, resembling the guardian of Changguang Village, silently watching over generations. The history of the beautiful terraces dates back to the long cultural history of the Changbin area. Like most of the indigenous villages on the eastern coast, Changguang Village is predominantly inhabited by the Amis people, who still retain many of their customs and cultural festivals, closely related to the Amis culture in the northern large port area, making it one of the larger Amis villages on the eastern coast. During the Qing Dynasty, the relocated tribespeople initially subsisted by planting upland rice and millet; during the Japanese occupation, the Amis people learned rice cultivation techniques from the Kavalan people living in the nearby area of Chengzipu (also located in Changbin Township). Within two years, the village fully transitioned to rice cultivation and, through a system of age classes, concentrated the villagers' labor to develop irrigation channels, significantly increasing the area of rice paddies and the population.
