Fuguei Cape Recreation Area Introduction
Fuguijiao, formerly known as "Dabian" or "Dabin," was recorded as "hoek," meaning cape, by the Dutchman Valentyn in his work "Description of Old and New India" in the 27th year of the Qianlong reign (1762). Later generations adopted the phonetic translation and called it "Fugui Cape," which was officially renamed "Fuguijiao" during the Japanese occupation. Within Fuguijiao Park, there is a seaside pedestrian trail. As you walk along the path against the wind, you can appreciate the wind-eroded stone formations, as well as the landscape of Laomei Bay formed by the Shimen reefs and sand dunes. Of course, there are also the "wind-shear trees" sculpted by strong winds and the beach plants firmly rooted in the dunes. The "wind-shear trees," as the name suggests, are shaped by strong winds. The side facing the wind cannot withstand the relentless gusts day and night, thus forcing the tree to grow in the direction of the wind. Over time, this leads to an uneven state where the windward side has sparse branches and leaves while the leeward side is lush and full. The tops of the crowns are unable to grow leaves at all, resembling trees that have been cut by large scissors, hence the name "wind-shear trees."
