Yongzhen Coastal Park Introduction
If you want to play in the sand and surf in the hot summer, or leisurely enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island, Yongzhen Coastal Park is the perfect place to fulfill all these desires! It takes about three to four minutes to walk from the slope next to Yongzhen Temple to the park. The expansive sea view and the continuous sandy beach are the main attractions for many young and old visitors. The park features a boardwalk and a viewing pavilion for a distant view of Guishan Island, making it an excellent spot for watching the "Morning Sun over Guishan" during the summer solstice, with the rare scenic view of the sun over the turtle’s head, attracting many photography enthusiasts for a pilgrimage to capture the stunning sights! The coastal plants in the park serve to protect against wind and stabilize the sand, often growing into a vast green dune in summer. Located between the estuaries of Lanyang River and Zhuan'an River, it is uniquely situated as a habitat for various bird species. Therefore, visiting here not only allows for fun water activities and admiring the beautiful Guishan landscape, but also offers a rich plant ecology and bird communities, letting visitors truly experience the pulse of nature. In addition to coastal recreation and natural ecology, this area is steeped in local culture, making it worth exploring. The adjacent Yongzhen Temple has a long history and continues to thrive today, with its main deity being the Deity of Kaizhang. Every year on the 15th day of the second lunar month, a festival is held in honor of this deity, featuring traditional folk activities such as fire rituals, drawing many worshippers to pay their respects in grand fashion. Additionally, because Yongzhen features sandy terrain, early fishermen used the ancient fishing method of "qianhu" (net pulling), where they would take boats to the sea and pull nets back to shore as a community on the beach. This fishing practice can still be occasionally seen today, and in recent years, there have been experiences where visitors can participate in net pulling activities, giving them a taste of life in a simple fishing village.
