Taijiang National ParkTaijiang National Park

Liukong Visitor Center is situated in Qigu District, and is so named for its 6 drainage canals. When coming to Qigu, be sure to list Liukong Visitor Center as your first stop

Liukong is so named for its 6 drainage canals. Hop on a raft at Liukong Wharf (or at the nearby Nanwan Wharf) to get a closer view of Qigu Lagoon’s beautiful ecosystem and the local fishing industry.

Qigu Lagoon was formed as a result of sediment deposits that settled at the bottom of the inland sea of old Taijiang. Local fishermen made use of this natural resource to farm fish and oysters, giving rise to a unique aquaculture industry.

Situated in the Cigu Lagoon where Sangu River and Cigu River meet. The confluence of land and water brings nutrient-rich sediment deposits to the mangrove forest, which teams with intertidal organisms. This mangrove forest is mostly populated by Avicennia marina, and some Kandelia obovate.

The Black-faced Spoonbill Birdwatching Pavilion is opened to birdwatchers every winter season. The resting area features a high-powered binocular and camera. In addition to facilitating birdwatching, the camera also uploads real-time photos to the internet.

Anshun Salt Factory is a Taiwanese salt farm that was established in 1919, when Taiwan was still under Japanese rule. It was a fairly large-scale salt farm, which cut its own water channel to facilitate the transportation of salt. It closed officially in 1994, and now functions as a salt industry cultural ecology display-cum-activity area.

Sicao Artillery Fort is also commonly known as Zhenhai Fort, and is a historic site. The cannons have been damaged or destroyed, and only the fort wall (118.6m long) remains as part of the perimeter wall of Zhenhai Elementary School. Peer through the red brick cannon embrasures and take a trip back in time.

Luermen waterway was formerly the gateway into and out of Taiwan (Taijiang inner sea) because of its strategic location. The breathtaking beauty of “The Spring Tides at Luermen” and “A Multitude of Sails at Luermen” earned it a place amongst the top 8 scenic spots in Taiwan. The Luermen River Estuary is also a great place to admire the sunset.