Budai Yacht Harbor Introduction
Budai Yacht Harbor is located in the coastal area west of Budai Township, Chiayi County. It is situated to the north of the first phase of the reclaimed land in Budai Township, adjacent to the Budai Domestic Commercial Port to the southwest, and 60 meters across a waterway from the Budai Third Fishing Harbor, collectively known as the "Budai Three Harbors." The harbor currently has a water area of approximately 5 hectares and a land area of about 6.7 hectares, which includes a visitor service center, a scenic plaza, restrooms, and areas for yacht docking and maintenance. The parking lot in the area can accommodate 12 large buses and 262 small vehicles. Budai Yacht Harbor opened in October 2009 and is positioned as a recreational tourism harbor to maximize its potential. It welcomes the public for leisure and relaxation activities and conducts related experiential and water training activities to cultivate interest in water recreational activities and enhance awareness of water safety. In February 2010, it was approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as a training base for powered small boats. To date, various organizations, including the Republic of China Harbor Workers' Union, Chiayi County Lifesaving Association, Taiwan Jet Ski Association, Chiayi County Sports Council, and Chiayi County Rescue Association, have applied to conduct powered small boat driving training, jet ski, sailing, water rescue training, Dragon Boat Festival races, sailing, and canoeing experiences at Budai Yacht Harbor. Currently, Budai Yacht Harbor has two floating docks on the east and west sides, providing excellent docking conditions. In addition to fishing and aquaculture boats engaged in actual operations, all vessels related to tourism and recreation, including yachts, passenger ships, small boats, powered sailboats, recreational fishing boats, and sea fishing boats, can dock here, with the current docking rate reaching 100%. Budai Yacht Harbor is within the jurisdiction of the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Coastal National Scenic Area, close to the Haomeiliao Natural Ecological Conservation Area, Budai Salt Mountain, and Budai Fish Market. The Budai Tourist Service Center connects the coastal promenade to Budai Yacht Harbor, becoming an emerging tourist attraction in the Chiayi sea area. It is also linked to Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf, Baishui Lake Recreation Area, Aogu Wetlands Plain Forest Park, and Waisanding Island, forming an ecological tourism belt in the coastal area of Chiayi County. This area offers diverse recreational activities, such as sightseeing, ecological observation, water activities, enjoying seafood delicacies, and purchasing fish products, making it an excellent experience for visitors of all ages.
