Tou-She Basin Introduction
Toushe is an old settlement of the Shao people, named because it is the first village to enter the territory of the Shao from the Zhuoshui River. It is located in the southwestern part of Yuchi Township, near Sun Moon Lake. The Toushe Basin is the third largest basin in Yuchi Township, covering an area of 1.7 square kilometers. The saying "Toushe rice, water society fish" reflects the fertile land of the Toushe Basin, which is suitable for rice cultivation, with a yield and quality that surpasses those of other villages, earning it the title of "granary of Yuchi Township." The abundant rice harvest in the early days allowed the Toushe area to host six large wooden rice milling machines, but due to industrial transformation, most have been abandoned or ceased operation, with only one remaining preserved beside the stage at Sanxing Temple Square, witnessing the golden years of rice in the Toushe Basin. Today, the rural industry in the Toushe area is mainly focused on planting betel nuts and vegetables, making it a major vegetable production area in Yuchi Township, particularly for loofahs; in recent years, the local community development association has encouraged residents toward safe agricultural development, yielding positive results.
