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Shoufeng Township was called Shouyong Farm during the period of Japanese rule and has been populated by Amis people since ancient times. With the opening up of land by Han Chinese settlers and the founding of immigrant villages under Japan, a multi-ethnic culture gradually merged.
Shoufeng Township is full of traces of many immigrant villages and shrines. Due to its special geographical condition, it has a different water culture from other towns. While playing in the water in the hot summer, one can see fish in the canals beside the fields. The clean, clear water and pollution-free environment are ideal to cultivate high-quality golden clams, making Shoufeng the hometown of the famous golden clam.
In addition to visiting classic Hualien tourist attractions such as Yunshanshui Natural Ecological Village, Lichuan Aqua farm, Niushan Huting etc, visitors will not want to miss Liyu Lake. Every summer, when night falls, fluorescent lights begin to flash on the water and fireflies add to the breathtaking scenery.
Fun activities
- April to May is firefly viewing season at Liyu Lake, which is perfect for cycling or hiking around the lake.
- When visiting Lichuan Aqua farm, in addition to experiencing the early fishing village’s "Wash the pants while clamming" style, visitors can also taste freshly fried golden clams, steamed Silver Perch, golden clam balls and other delicacies.
- Yunshanshui is as beautiful as the scenery on European postcards. The green bald cypress forests are reflected in the water, creating a scene that almost feels like being in a foreign land.
- Chinan Forest Recreation Park retains the machinery, locomotives and other equipment from the heyday of the logging industry, giving visitors a glimpse of the history of the logging era.
- Fengtian Immigrant Village has such ancient cultural artifacts as Kendo Hall, Torii, Komainu and Acalanatha, allowing visitors to experience the cultural atmosphere of the past in a water world.
- Fengtian jade, also known as Taiwan jade, is a specialty of Shoufeng Township. In recent years, Fengzhuo Jade Workshop has been transformed into a tourist factory, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the fun of grinding jade by themselves.
