Dapeng Bay Fun Zone Introduction
Dapeng Bay, formerly known as "Biehsing Harbor," "Qieteng Harbor," "Guandi Harbor," and "Nanping Harbor," was called "Datan" during the Japanese occupation period. It served as a military base for the Japanese army's invasion of Southeast Asia during World War II. In 1949, after the Kuomintang government relocated to Taiwan and took over, it was renamed "Dapeng Bay." Dapeng Bay is formed by the sediment carried into the sea by the Linbian River and Donggang River, which creates a lagoon with an area of 532 hectares, making it the largest single-mouth lagoon in Taiwan. To preserve this unique natural lagoon landscape, the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration was established in 1997, making it the fourth national scenic area under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. In 2000, the "Xiao Liuqiu Scenic Area" was incorporated into the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area for tourism development needs. Major recreational spots in Dapeng Bay include the Hengchun Peninsula Tourism Service Center, Qinzou Coastal Recreation Area, Dapeng Bay Ocean Leisure Zone, and the Bay Circular Bicycle Path. Visitors can take a yacht to cruise around Dapeng Bay, appreciating the mangrove ecosystem, and visit "Oyster Shell Island" to explore the oyster farming legend in Dapeng Bay waters. Future plans for Dapeng Bay include the construction of a racing track, international tourist hotels, theme tourist areas, golf courses, and a yacht harbor, aiming to make Dapeng Bay an "international water leisure resort base."
