Dapeng Bay International Recreation Area Introduction
Dapeng Bay was a military seaplane base during the Japanese colonial period, bearing historical traces of the Japanese Kamikaze pilots. Throughout different eras, it has been known by various names, including Biexing Harbor, Nanping Harbor, and Datian, eventually leading to its current name, Dapeng Bay, each with its unique significance. Since the Ministry of Transportation and Communications entrusted the management of Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area to the private sector in 2004, Dapeng Bay International Development Corporation has been responsible for its overall development, which is collectively referred to as the Dapeng Bay International Leisure Zone. With abundant natural resources and historical culture, the development plan encompasses three major themes of land, sea, and air leisure recreation, featuring a vast area, Taiwan's best marine base, and an aerial activity zone. The unique natural conditions make Dapeng Bay an unparalleled beauty in Taiwan. Currently, the area includes diverse tourism resources and experiential activities, including Taiwan's first legally established light aircraft flying club, offering tourists light aircraft flying experiences, short-term flight training, and certification training, which has been approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration. This will allow point-to-point flights to take place, and the light aircraft flying experience is not limited to the Dapeng Bay airspace but extends to Pingtung Sai Jia Aviation Park. The north-south round trip is about 40 kilometers, allowing for breathtaking views of mountains, rivers, and picturesque rural landscapes, providing flying enthusiasts with the opportunity to soar through the skies. The leisure zone also features a biking center around the bay, offering bicycle rentals for visitors to explore the scenic 12-kilometer cycling path, as well as a variety of fun water activities, including eco-lake tours, kayaking, windsurfing, and rowing. The total anticipated investment by Dapeng Bay International Development Corporation is expected to exceed NT$10.34 billion, with the development area surpassing 257 hectares, carried out in phases. The first phase has a total investment of over NT$2 billion and is currently ongoing with various construction projects, including Taiwan's first international G2 racetrack, go-kart track, international tourist hotel, themed shopping street, group camping area, and historical museum, with more firsts to be presented in Dapeng Bay.
Airplane Viewing Platform
Sea Church
