Fuguijiao Recreation Area Introduction
Fuguijiao, formerly known as "Dabian" or "Dabinn," was recorded as "hoek," meaning cape, by the Dutchman François Valentijn in his work "Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën" during the 27th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1762). Later, it was phonetically referred to as "Fuguijiao," and it wasn't until the Japanese colonial period that it was renamed "Fuguijiao." Fuguijiao Park features a seaside pedestrian walkway where visitors can walk against the wind, enjoying not only the wind-eroded rocks but also the unique topography of Laomei Bay formed by Shimen Reef and the dunes. Additionally, visitors can observe the wind-sculpted "wind剪樹" (wind-shear trees) and beach plants that persist in the dunes. As the name suggests, the wind-shear trees are shaped by the persistent strong winds; the side facing the wind struggles to withstand the relentless gusts and grows in the direction of the wind. Over time, this results in an uneven distribution where the windward side has sparse branches and leaves, while the leeward side flourishes. The crown's branches and leaves cannot grow, making it appear as though they have been cut with large scissors, hence the name "wind-shear trees."
