Jibei Stone Weir Culture Museum Introduction
Next to the pier on Jibei Island, there is the Jibei Tourist Service Center, which provides accommodations, boat tickets, and travel destination consultations for the public. It’s also a great place to rest and wait for boat departures. On the east side of the visitor center is the Shihu Cultural Center, established to protect the traditional Shihu culture. Penghu is home to the most Shihu (stone fish traps) in the world, totaling nearly 600, with nearly a hundred located on Jibei Island, thus earning the title "Hometown of Shihu." Shihu is a traditional fishing trap constructed of piled stones in the intertidal zone. During high tide, fish are guided into the trap, and when the tide recedes, they become trapped inside. The construction of a Shihu requires teamwork, with participants acting as shareholders of the trap. After completion, they draw lots to determine the order of fishing rights for that day. This fishing technique is highly ecological, illustrating a system of sharing and cohabitation; it exemplifies mutual assistance among people and forms the foundation of early social organization in Jibei, holding significant cultural importance. Therefore, the "Jibei Shihu Cultural Center" features static displays and multimedia presentations, showcasing hundreds of early living utensils, explaining the structure, construction, and fishing methods of Shihu, enhancing public understanding and serving as a means of technical inheritance.
Jibeishi Fish Weir Cultural Center
