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 land reclamation area and is adjacent to the Budai domestic commercial port to the southwest, while to the northeast, it is separated by a 60-meter channel from Budai Fishing Port No. 3, collectively known as the "Three Ports of Budai." 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 square, restrooms for men and women, yacht docking and maintenance areas. The parking lot can accommodate 12 large buses and 262 small vehicles. Budai Yacht Harbor opened in October 2009 and is positioned as a recreational port to maximize its function, allowing the public to enjoy leisure activities within the harbor. It organizes related experiential and water training activities to foster public interest in water recreation and to enhance understanding of water safety. In February 2010, it was approved by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications as a training base for powered small boats. Since then, various organizations, including the Port Union of the Republic of China, Chiayi County Lifeguard Association, Taiwan Jet Ski Association, Chiayi County Sports Association, and Chiayi County Rescue Association, have applied to conduct training and activities at Budai Yacht Harbor, such as powered small boat driving training, jet skiing, sailing training, water disaster prevention training, Dragon Boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival, sailing experiences, and kayaking. Budai Yacht Harbor currently has two floating docks on the east and west sides, providing good docking conditions. In addition to fishing and aquaculture boats, any vessels related to tourism and recreation, including yachts, passenger ships, small boats, powered sailboats, recreational fishing boats, and sport fishing boats, can dock here, with a current occupancy rate of 100%. Located within the Yunjianan Coastal National Scenic Area, Budai Yacht Harbor is near the Haomeiliao Nature Reserve, Budai Salt Mountain, and Budai Fish Market. The Budai Tourist Service Center connects to the coastal promenade leading to Budai Yacht Harbor, making it an emerging tourist destination in the Chiayi coastal area. It further connects with Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf, Baishwater Lake Recreation Area, Aogu Wetland Flat Forest Park, and Waisantan Island, forming an ecological tourism belt in Chiayi County's coastal region. This area provides diverse recreational activities, including sightseeing, ecological observation, water activities, enjoying seafood delicacies, and purchasing fresh catch, making it a perfect experience for visitors of all ages.
