Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Introduction
Dapeng Bay was formerly known as "Biexing Port," "Qieteng Port," "Guandi Port," and "Nanping Port." During the Japanese rule, it was called "Datan." It served as a military base for the Japanese army during World War II's invasion of Southeast Asia. In 1949, after the National Government retreated to Taiwan, it was renamed "Dapeng Bay." Dapeng Bay is formed by the sediment carried by the Linbian River and Donggang River from upstream, creating a lagoon through the deposition of sandbars due to ocean currents and monsoon winds. It covers an area of 532 hectares, making it Taiwan's largest single-inlet lagoon. To preserve this unique natural lagoon landscape, the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Management Office was established in 1997, making it the fourth national scenic area under the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. In 2000, the "Xiaoliuqiu Scenic Area" was incorporated into the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area for tourism development purposes. The main recreational points at Dapeng Bay include the Hengchun Peninsula Tourist Service Center, Qingzhou Coastal Recreation Area, Dapeng Bay Marine Leisure Special Zone, and the Bay Cycling Path. Visitors can take a yacht tour around Dapeng Bay to appreciate the mangrove ecosystem and visit "Oyster Shell Island" to explore the vibrant oyster farming in Dapeng Bay waters. In future plans, Dapeng Bay will develop a racetrack, international tourist hotels, themed visitor areas, golf courses, and yacht marinas, transforming it into an "international-level water recreation resort."
