Aohua Bay. The most distinctive feature of the fishing village, the "stone ancient house," is the best example of using local materials. Sandstone, bamboo, or thatch were all elements used to build houses. In the early days, villagers helped each other to build stone houses. The most distinctive feature of the fishing village, the "stone ancient house," is the best example of using local materials. Sandstone, bamboo, or thatch were all elements used to build houses. In the early days, villagers helped each other to build stone houses. We can usually tell the owner's economic status by the exquisite stone processing and the form of stone masonry, which is quite interesting and each has different characteristics and aesthetics. Aohua Bay faces the sea and is backed by mountains. Three streams converge here before flowing into the sea. If you look down at the bay from a high place, the three streams resemble the character "卯" (mao), hence the name. Due to the unique bay topography, the waters here are diverse, and marine life resources are abundant, suitable for the growth of abalone, lobster, agar-agar, and various marine organisms, which also serve as the main local economic source. Fishermen living in this area still retain traditional fishing techniques and the culture of female divers. You can often see seaweed drying in front of their houses and in the squares. Tourists can also experience fishing village cultural tours, agar-agar jelly DIY, intertidal zone ecological observation, and local cuisine to gain a deeper understanding of traditional fishing village life wisdom and local marine culture. Travelers who like to explore local characteristics might as well take a trip to this secret fishing village, ride a bicycle along the Old Caoling Ring Line into the village, and under the gentle sea breeze, experience the small and beautiful tranquility and simplicity here, feel the mysterious charm that makes people forget the world, and enjoy.
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