Yongzheng Coastal Park Introduction
If you want to play in the sand and surf during the hot summer, or leisurely enjoy the Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island, you can satisfy all of this at Yongzhen Coastal Park! It takes about three to four minutes to walk to the park from the slope next to Yongzhen Temple. The vast ocean views and the continuous sandy beaches are the main attractions for both young and old visitors here. The park features a boardwalk and scenic pavilions that offer distant views of Guishan Island, making it an excellent spot to watch the "Guishan Sunrise" during the summer solstice, along with the rare "Sunrise on Turtle's Head" scenery that many photography enthusiasts come to capture! The coastal plants in the park serve the purpose of windbreak and sand stabilization, often forming a green dune landscape in summer. Because it is located between the mouths of Lanyang River and Zhuan'an River, it naturally becomes a habitat for birds. Therefore, when you come here, not only can you enjoy playing in the water and watching the waves while gazing at the beautiful Guishan, but you can also experience the thriving plant ecology and bird colonies, allowing you to feel the pulse of nature. In addition to coastal recreation and natural ecology, this place is rich in local culture and customs worth exploring. The nearby Yongzhen Temple has a long history and is still bustling with worshippers. The temple is dedicated to the deity Kaizhang Shengwang, and every year on the 15th day of the second lunar month, a grand ceremony is held with fire rituals and other folk activities that attract many devotees. Moreover, due to Yongzhen's sandy shoreline, early fishermen often used the ancient fishing method of "Qianlu," where they would take fishing nets by boat to the sea, and everyone would work together to pull the nets ashore on the beach. This type of fishing method can still occasionally be seen today, and in recent years, there have been Qianlu experience activities that allow visitors to feel like they've returned to a simple fishing village life.
