Touhuan Basin Introduction
Toushe is an old settlement of the Tsou tribe, named as it is the first village to enter the Tsou territory via the Zhuoshui River. It is located in the southwest of today's Yuchi Township, near Sun Moon Lake. The Toushe Basin is the third largest among the many basins in Yuchi Township, covering an area of 1.7 square kilometers. The saying "Toushe rice, Shuihe fish" has been passed down by the early residents of the Yuchi area, indicating that the land in the Toushe Basin is fertile and suitable for rice cultivation, producing higher yields and quality than other villages, earning the title "the granary of Yuchi Township." The abundant rice harvests previously led to the presence of six large wooden rice mills in the early Toushe area, but due to industrial transformation, most have been abandoned or ceased operation. Only one remains near the theater square of the San Sheng Temple, standing as a witness to the golden age of rice in the Toushe Basin. Today, the rural industry in the Toushe area mainly focuses on the cultivation of betel nut and vegetables, making it a major vegetable production area in Yuchi Township, especially for loofah. In recent years, the local community development association has encouraged residents to pursue safe agricultural practices, yielding positive results.
