Beimen Visitor Center (Beimen Wedding Photography Spot) Introduction
The North Gate Visitor Center of the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area, located in the southwestern warehouse of the old Beimen Salt Factory, has been renovated while still retaining the original factory's gable and sloped roof design. The center is laid out based on geographical sections from north to south, introducing the attractions within the scenic area. It integrates tourism resources related to "Salt Industry History," "Wetland Ecology," "Religious Culture," "Local Industry," and "Literature and Arts," and features thematic areas for introduction and multimedia interactive zones. Inside the center, there are various multimedia exhibition areas for visitor interaction, while the outdoor displays are also quite remarkable: ◎ Amateur Painter - Hong Tong's Art Wall: Mr. Hong Tong, an amateur painter from Beimen, self-learned and is known as the "Eastern Picasso." His works display spirituality and strong mental strength, with delicate brushwork and intricate textures. The mysterious calligraphy and richly colored styles of his paintings are still highly praised today. The management has adorned the east-facing windows and west-facing exterior walls of the visitor center with his diverse and splendid artworks, inviting you to appreciate them closely. ◎ Whales Returning to Beimen - Sperm Whale Specimen Area: The story of this sperm whale specimen is deeply connected to Beimen. On December 29, 2005, local residents discovered this massive visitor, a male sperm whale measuring approximately 14 meters in length and weighing 50 tons, stranded at Wangye Port. Due to its enormous size and weight, it was initially buried on site. In February 2008, with the support of the Tainan County Government, National Taiwan Museum, professional teams, and enthusiastic Beimen locals, the sperm whale was unearthed. After the specimen was prepared, it was exhibited at the National Taiwan Museum and was later moved to the Tainan City Siao-Lang Cultural Park in 2009. On December 4 of the same year, it was returned to the North Gate Visitor Center, receiving a warm welcome from the locals.
