Yuengang Tourist Fishing Harbor. Formerly known as Yuanli Port, named after its location at the mouth of the Yuanli River, it is the port of entry and exit for this area after Tugong Port. Formerly known as Yuanli Port, named after its location at the mouth of the Yuanli River, it is the port of entry and exit for this area after Tugong Port. Cai Zhenfeng's "Yuanli Zhi" records that Yuanli Port was relatively wide and deep without obstructions, thus attracting many merchant ships, with masts standing tall and boatmen crowding the shores. Yuan Port's anchorage was listed as one of the eight scenic spots of Pengshan. After the Japanese occupation, trade with China was prohibited, leading to its decline. Around 1991, it was developed into a tourist fishing harbor, offering visitors seafood snacks, sea fishing, and traditional net fishing (qianggu) as recreational activities. Yuengang Tourist Fishing Harbor is located at the northern end of the coast of Yuanli Township. In its early days, it was a simple estuary-type anchorage for boats. After planning and construction, it gradually developed into a tourist fishing harbor. It features a fishermen's activity center, a sea-viewing tower, children's playground equipment, a grilled fish area, shaded pergolas, a performance plaza, processing and repair facilities, a direct sales center, shellfish cultivation ponds, a campsite, parking lots, walking paths, an arch bridge, and pavilions. The western plaza has also been developed with green spaces, a sports plaza, and a nostalgic light rail track, allowing the public to enjoy morning runs, exercise, fly kites, watch the sunset, and listen to the waves. It can be described as a multi-functional recreational fishing harbor. Here, visitors can not only buy fresh seafood but also enjoy seaside activities, both on land and at sea – fishing by the shore, flying kites with children, or going to the beach to gather clams, catch shrimp and crabs, and play in the sand, sharing family fun. However, as it is a fishing harbor, the most attractive aspect is still the fresh seafood!
Address: 苗栗縣苑裡鎮中山路133號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
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