Cheng Kung Marine Environmental Education Center

Taitung Attractions

成功海洋環境教室
成功海洋環境教室

In order to enhance the understanding of Chenggong Township's marine resources and fishing culture, the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration has established a marine environment classroom at the yacht marina, which is open for public visits. Through free guided tours, they regularly organize marine-themed tours and related lectures, hoping to provide visitors with deeper insights into Chenggong's unique fishing culture and the precious marine ecology surrounding Taitung, making the whale-watching experience more enriching.

Address:No. 5, Gangbian Road, Chenggong Township, Taitung County 961, Taiwan

Cheng Kung Marine Environmental Education Center Introduction

The Kuroshio Current has created rich habitats for whales, dolphins, and marine life in the waters near Chenggong. Near the Chenggong New Harbor Fishing Port, there is a marine environmental classroom that introduces various species of whales and dolphins, the process and tools featured in the film "The Catch," as well as Chenggong's unique fishing culture. Through free and engaging guided tours, along with irregularly scheduled marine-themed excursions, exhibitions, and whale-watching trips, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the precious marine ecology around Taitung, making it an excellent place for families to learn about marine life together. In addition to listening to the guided tour at the marine environmental classroom, it's also worthwhile to stroll around Chenggong Township to enjoy delicious food, experience the lively shouts in the fish market, and finally visit the only sailfish temple in Taiwan, where it is said that touching the wooden sailfish deity's head, belly, and tail can grant your wishes.

Cheng Kung Marine Environmental Education Center Travel Information

Address:No. 5, Gangbian Road, Chenggong Township, Taitung County 961, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:From the north: From the Dingdong Bus Station in Taitung City, take a bus heading to Chenggong and get off at Chenggong Station, then walk about 15 minutes to reach your destination. From the south: For those departing from Hualien, take a bus from Hualien Train Station to Chenggong, get off at Chenggong Station, and then walk about 15 minutes to reach your destination. For detailed schedules and fares, please contact Hualien Bus (Inquiry phone: 03-8338146~8) or Dingdong Bus (Inquiry phone: 089-328629 / 089-333443).


Remarks:Guided tour schedule: two sessions daily at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Free in-house reservation for explanations. Custom environmental education courses and DIY courses are available for groups of 10 or more.


Other Nearby Attractions: Success Story MuseumTaitung County Chenggong Township Indigenous Cultural MuseumChenggong New Port Fishing HarborJiqi Fishing PortTaitung County Museum of Natural HistorySanxiantai Visitor CenterSanxiantai Scenic AreaBiqueli CoastMalaw TrailXingang (Rainbow) Waterfall


Nearby Cuisine: Mi Taimu Sister Seafood RestaurantMei Ling SeafoodTai 11 Line White ShrimpDonghai Seashell Art ShopDongbanxiang Traditional Rice Food ShopDaqing Dried Fish ProductsHung Chin Seafood RestaurantWang's Ghost Head Knife Specialty StoreChenggong DouhuaChia-bin Cheng-kung Swordfish


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