Wang An Beach (Dream Beach) Introduction
In front of you lies a golden little sandy beach, known as the secret of Xiyu—Dream Beach, originally named Wang’an Beach. This small yet beautiful beach stretches about 200 meters. It is called Dream Beach not only because it is the best spot in Xiyu to watch the sunset, but also because it is a beach that only appears during low tide, usually submerged in the sea. Therefore, it is essential to check the tide schedule beforehand to see it! Not far from Dream Beach, in the small Chijiao community, there is a historically rich street called Zhuzi Street, which was once referred to as "the First Street of Kaiyu." This approximately 300-meter street was quite bustling during the Japanese colonial period, featuring suit shops, blacksmith shops, pastry shops, and more. At its peak, there were 24 traditional courtyard houses along the entire length of Zhuzi Street. However, after decline and population outflow, the old houses now stand mostly vacant, losing the grandeur of the past. When Taiwan was restored, a large number of anti-communist soldiers were stationed on Zhuzi Street and operated a welfare center there. It fell into disrepair after they left. The weathered national emblem above the doorway of No. 129 still narrates this historical period. Today, the vast bamboo forest that originally gave the street its name has disappeared, leaving a deep sense of change and nostalgia for what once was.
