Beimen Tourist Center (Beimen Wedding Photography Site) Introduction
The North Gate Visitor Center of the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area is reconstructed from the southwest warehouse group of the old Beimen Salt Washing Factory, retaining the original factory's gable roof design. The entire exhibition is arranged in a geographical division from north to south, introducing the attractions of the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area, integrating tourism resources such as “Salt Industry History,” “Wetland Ecology,” “Religious Culture,” “Local Industry,” and “Literature and Arts,” and planning themed introduction areas and multimedia interaction zones. Inside, there are various multimedia exhibition areas for visitor interaction, while the outside displays are equally impressive: ◎ The Art Wall of Amateur Painter - Hong Tong: Mr. Hong Tong, a self-taught amateur painter from Beimen, is known as the "Eastern Picasso." His works exude spiritual depth and strong emotional power, with delicate brushwork and intricate textures. The mysterious texts and rich color palette in his paintings are still highly regarded today. The management has adorned the east-side windows and the west-side exterior walls of the visitor center with his diverse and stunning artworks, inviting you to appreciate them closely. ◎ The Sperm Whale Specimen Area - "Returning to Beimen": The connection between this sperm whale specimen and Beimen runs deep. On December 29, 2005, local residents discovered this massive visitor (a male sperm whale approximately 14 meters long and weighing 50 tons) stranded on Wangye Port's shore. Due to its enormous size and weight, it was initially buried on-site. In February 2008, with the support of the Tainan County Government, the National Taiwan Museum, and dedicated local residents, the sperm whale was exhumed, and after specimen preparation, it was exhibited at the National Taiwan Museum. In 2009, it was relocated to the Tainan City Xiaolou Cultural Park and was welcomed back to the Beimen Visitor Center on December 4 of that year by enthusiastic local residents.
