Toujian Basin Introduction
Touce is an old settlement of the Thao people, named because it is the first village that the Zhuoshui River enters into the Thao territory. It is located in the southwestern part of today's Yuchi Township, near Sun Moon Lake. The Touce Basin is the third largest among the many basins in Yuchi Township, covering an area of 1.7 square kilometers. The saying "Touce rice, Water Village fish" reflects the early residents' acknowledgment of the fertile land in the Touce Basin, which is suitable for rice cultivation, with both yield and quality surpassing other villages, earning it the title of the "granary of Yuchi Township." The abundant rice harvest once led to the presence of six large wooden rice milling machines in early Touce; however, due to industrial transformation, most have been abandoned or ceased operation, with only one preserved beside the stage at Sansheng Temple Square, witnessing the golden years of rice in the Touce Basin. Today, the rural industry in the Touce area primarily focuses on planting 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.
