2025年11月9日 星期日

綠島漁樂線 Portside Fun on Green Island


The Chinese below was taken from "A New Appreciation of Fishing" 漁樂新視界.  This book was published by 財團法人台灣養殖魚業發展基金會 in 2012 and the English parts were written/translated by me.


綠島漁樂線
Portside Fun on Green Island

綠島位於台灣東南方 , 距離台東市約三十三公里的太平洋上 , 全島面積約十五平方公里 , 地形屬於火山岩 , 所以也有人稱做 "火燒島" .  早期因為囚禁犯人而出名 , 是台灣相當具有歷史記憶的離島之一 . Green Island is located in southeast Taiwan.  It's about 33 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean from Taitung City.  The island's total area is around 15 kilometers square.  The terrain consists of volcanic rock, and for this reason people also call it "the burning island."  It was once famous as a place where people were imprisoned, and as far as the outlying islands go it has more history. (1)

這個迷你的綠色仙境地處於熱帶地區 , 全年溫暖潮濕 , 又是黑潮北流必經之處 , 因此全島四周的海洋生物相非常豐富 , 尤其是珊瑚和熱帶魚類等 , 將湛藍的大海點綴的五彩繽紛 , 這裡更是浮潛與潛水者熱愛的天堂 , 氣勢磅礡的海底自然景觀 , 絕對不會讓你失望 ! This mini green paradise is located in the tropics, so it's warm and very wet all year.  The "black current" ["Kuroshiro current"] passes directly through the area, and for this reason the island is surrounded by an abundance of marine life, especially coral and tropical fish.  With its azure sea and vibrant colors, this place is heaven for snorkelers and divers.  Its wonderful underwater landscape will definitely not disappoint you! (2)


How to go?

搭飛機 : 台東飛往綠島的航空 , 每天均有航班 , 因氣候影響偶有變動 , 請事先詢問訂票 . Taking a plane: there are flights between Taitung [City] and Green Island almost every day.  [These flights] are affected by changes in the weather, so you should reserve tickets in advance.

搭船 : 綠島的船班有好幾家可以選擇 , 來回船票約1000元 (台東富岡漁港往返綠島南寮漁港 , 需預約 ) . Taking a boat: there are many companies offering passage to Green Island.  A round trip ticket from Fugang Fishing Port in Taitung to Nanliao Fishing Port on Green Island costs about 1000 NT.  You need to reserve tickets first.

如欲查詢航空與船班資訊 , 可上 "綠島資訊服務網" 查詢喔 ! [Those] needing to check information on planes and boats can visit the "Green Island Information Service Network!" (3)

精彩樂活
A Beautiful Life


南寮漁港 Nanliao Fishing Port

位於南寮村西側的南寮漁港 , 是綠島海上交通運輸的中樞 , 海岸平緩 , 潮間帶長 , 加上漁港南側珊瑚資源豐富 , 水流穩定 , 因此許多可愛的熱帶魚也在此棲留 , 形成了觀察潮間生態與浮潛的好地方 ! Nanliao Fishing Port is to the west of Nanliao Village.  It's the primary marine transportation hub on Green Island.  The coastline [around it] is very flat, with a long intertidal zone and abundant coral resources to the south of the port.  The stable currents make it a thriving habitat for cute tropical fish.  It has become a good place to both observe the intertidal ecology and to snorkel!


綠島燈塔 The Green Island Lighthouse

綠島燈塔位在島上西北面鼻頭角東邊 , 岬上設有高33.3公尺的白色燈塔一座 , 就是著名的 "綠島燈塔" , 是一座具有歷史意義的建築 , 有塔頂可俯望全島 , 是島上最著名的觀光勝地 .  在燈塔的附近還有一處潟湖 , 自然生態景觀十分豐富 , 推薦大家一定要去走訪一番 . The Green Island Lighthouse is located at the northwest corner of the island, on the east side of a cape.  The cape is equipped with a 33.3 meter-tall white lighthouse, this being the famous "Green Island Lighthouse" which is a very historic building.  From the top one can enjoy panoramic views of the entire island, and it is the island's most famous tourist attraction.  Near the lighthouse is a lagoon which is ecologically diverse.  It is highly recommended that you visit.


綠島浮潛 Diving on Green Island

綠島是一個浮潛與潛水人的天堂 , 豐富的珊瑚礁生態與熱帶魚景象 , 讓綠島每年夏季都擁入大量的人潮 .  這裡有許多不錯的浮潛點 , 一般如果吹北風的話 , 就會選擇到西側的 "石朗" 或是西南側的 "大白沙" , 如果吹西南風的話 , 就會選擇北側的 "柴口" , 無論是何處 , 綠島的海底世界都值得您一訪再訪 ! Green Island is heaven for snorkelers and divers.  Its abundant coral reef ecology and tropical fish draw in huge crowds every summer.  There are many great snorkeling spots here.  If the wind is blowing from the north, people will usually go to "Shrlang" on the west side [of the island], if the wind is blowing from the southwest [they'll go to] "Dabaisha" to the southeast or "Chaikou" to the north.  No matter which area [you visit], Green Island's underwater world is worth visiting again and again! (4)


柚子湖 Grapefruit Lake

柚子湖位於海參坪北側 , 其實是個介於海岸山邊的灣澳 .  所謂的 "湖" 是閩南語 "澳" 音之訛變 , 只因柚子湖位於山凹之中 , 地勢開闊平坦 , 所以有了這樣一個名稱 . Grapefruit Lake is north of Haitsanping.  [It's not actually a lake], but rather a bay nestled within the coastal mountains.  The so-called "lake" comes from a mispronunciation of the Taiwanese word "Ao" [which means "bay"].  Grapefruit Lake is really a bay located in a mountain cleft.  The land around this bay itself is very open and flat.  This is how it got its name.


觀音洞 Guanyin Cave

觀音洞又稱 "岩洞穴" , 由隆起的珊瑚礁 , 因長年受地下伏流侵蝕形成類石灰岩地形 , 相傳觀音曾於此處顯靈 , 讓迷路漁民得到指引安全返航 , 事後追尋發現洞內有高約一公尺形狀像觀音的座像 , 因而在此供奉香火 . Guanyin Cave is also known as "[Coral] Rock Cave."  It was formed through the action of currents upon a raised coral reef over a long period of time, the result being a geographical feature with the appearance of limestone.  According to legend [the goddess] Guanyin once appeared here and guided fishermen to shore safely.  Later on a one meter tall statue of the seated Guanyin was found inside the cave, and incense was burnt before it. (5)


海參坪 Haitsanping

環島公路從北側越過牛頭山繼續往東南行走 , 就可以來到這片美麗的海灣 , 這裡大多是以珊瑚群礁所構成 .  除了海上長城的觀景亭 , 海參坪也是眺望 "睡美人岩" 和 "哈巴狗岩" 的絕佳地點 !  藍天碧海 , 唯美動人的景致 , 是您來綠島不能錯過的景點之一喔 ! The highway which encircles Green Island extends from Nioutou ["Cow's Head"] Mountain in the north to the southeast.  It leads to this beautiful bay.  [The terrain] here mostly consists of coral reefs.  Aside from the viewing platform along the great wall [of rock] which spans the sea, Haistanping is also an excellent spot from which to view "Sleeping Beauty Rock" and "Haba Dog Rock!"  With its blue sky and azure, sea the scenery here is very moving.  When visiting Green Island it's not a spot to be missed! (6)


朝日溫泉 Zhaorh Hot Spring

位於綠島東南方帆船鼻附近 , 在潮間帶的嶙峋礁岩間有汩汩泉流形成潮池 , 加上附近海底有溫熱湧泉資源 , 更能夠第一時間捕捉旭日東昇的美景 , 因此成為了綠島著名的景點 "朝日溫泉" .  這裡的溫泉屬於硫磺泉 , 帶有海水的鹹味但洗後不黏澀 , 是玩家必玩的景點 ! [This place is] located near Sailboat Cape on Green Island.  Here gurgling hot springs form pools in the intertidal zone within the jagged reefs.  Aside from its undersea hot springs, this place is also the best spot to watch the sun come up, and for this reason it's earned the name "Zhaorh" ["Sunrise"] Hot Spring.  The hot springs here are sulphureous, with the salty taste of seawater, but they don't leave your skin sticky or dry after washing.  It's a must-see tourist attraction! (7)


綠系列美食 Green Island Delicacies

綠島知名特產之一的 "海草" , 被當地居民多方運用 , 製作成各種美味料理 !  帶著淡綠色的 "海草花枝丸" , 細嚼慢嚥還可以聞到淡淡的海草香味 , 另外海草與紅蘿蔔和在麵粉裡乾煎 , 就成了風味獨特的 "海草煎餅" , 更有店家家加入巧思 , 將海草去腥後與砂糖熬煮 , 最後淋在冰品上 , 就成了綠島有名的 "海草冰" 囉 ! "Seaweed" is one of Green Island's famous specialties.  It's used to create many delicious dishes by local people!  The light green "seaweed squid balls" have a subtle seaweed aroma when chewed slowly.  In addition, seaweed mixed with carrots and flour are fried in a pan, and the [result] is the unique "seaweed pancakes."  Some restaurants have even invented their own twists [on local cuisine], simmering seaweed with sugar to remove its fishy smell, and pouring it over shaved ice.  This is the famous Green Island shaved ice!

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"A New Appreciation of Fishing" 漁樂新視界


NOTE 1: This will be the last excerpt from this book.  I've included all the entries from Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Taitung and Hualien here.  Farther north than these I will not go.  There were no entries for South Tainan.

NOTE 2: Of all the entries in this book this one is probably the worst written.  I did what I could!

1. It's strange they don't mention the prison as a tourist site.  It's one of the best known things on the island.

2. Sad Memory: taking a glass-bottomed boat around the port and looking down at a whole lot of bleached coral.  At the same time our guide was busy introducing species of protected fish that "tasted good."

3. Their website is hot garbage, but yes, you should reserve plane and boat tickets in advance.  Expect delays and/or cancellations due to weather.

4. But not, I should add, a heaven for swimmers.  I found swimming on Orchid Island much easier.

5. Almost every place with a statue of the goddess has a story like this.  "Fishermen lost at sea, the goddess guiding them back to shore, etc., etc., etc.

6. It's been years, but I remember this being the prettiest spot on Green Island.  The rest of it wasn't that scenic - at least not on my trips there.

7. I agree with their conclusion.  It was the one part of Green Island that I truly enjoyed.
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2025年11月2日 星期日

Hualien in the News 花蓮的新聞 (North 北) 3



1. Xioulin Township 秀林鄉

1a. Xioulin and surrounding areas experienced a 3.5 magnitude earthquake on the 21st of last month. 10月21日10時37分  規模3.5花蓮縣政府西北方  12.5公里 (位於花蓮縣秀林鄉)

1b. Classes and work were cancelled in several villages in advance of heavy rains.  This was for the most part a precautionary measure, in response to both the recent flooding of Guangfu and a potential flood situation in Taroko National Park. 花蓮縣政府急撤可樂 , 民樂社區  秀林鄉多村預防性停班停課

1c. The Xioulin Township Office dispensed cash awards to older residents ahead of Chongyang Festival, a day honoring the elderly. 114年花蓮縣秀林鄉公所辦理重陽節敬老禮金發放  發放金額將近196萬



2a. Two cars collided on Guangfu Road, resulting in several injuries.  Police are still investigating the accident. 新城鄉光復路口兩車對撞  三人受傷送醫  警方釐清肇因中

2b. This article introduces an old photography studio in Xincheng Township.  It's over 70 years old. 陪伴花蓮新城鄉超過70年 !  穿越舊時光見證老相館興衰史

2c. County representatives met with staff from the local branch of the Veteran's Hospital to discuss how health care in Xincheng can be improved. 國軍花蓮總醫院拜會花蓮縣新城鄉民代表會強化地方交流提升醫療品質



3a. This very ladylike article introduces food in Hualien City.  There are a lot of pictures. 花蓮三天二夜18個景點美食全攻略

3b. A delegation from Hualien visited the mayor of Morioka, in Japan, where they participated in a local marathon. 花蓮縣議員魏嘉賢率團拜會日本盛岡參與馬拉松增情誼

3c. The Hualien County Government recently issued a letter to the Executive Yuan asking it to act on existing disaster relief plan(s).  The Executive Yuan responded that it is the responsibility of city and county governments to both formulate and execute such plans, and that the Hualien County Government has consistently misunderstood the provisions set out in the Disaster Protection and Prevention Act.  Whatever one's opinion or political affiliations, it's beyond dispute that a blame game has been underway at the township, county and national levels since the flooding in Guangfu. 花蓮縣要求擬定執行避難計畫  政院 : 屬地方權責



4a. As in Xioulin and (I'm sure) many other areas, the Ji-an Township Office has been dispensing cash gifts and other prizes to elderly residents.  There's a man in Renhe Village who's reached the ripe old age of 106. 106歲蔡爺爺  吉安鄉最高齡人端 ...

4b. A car driving along Jifeng Road collided with a metal fence.  Four adult and two juvenile passengers were later sent to the hospital with minor injuries. 花蓮吉安鄉吉豐路車禍自撞  車上4大2小送醫急救



5a. The "Science Train," a train car which travels around the island to educate kids on scientific principles, stopped in Shoufeng and Hualien City recently.  Donghua University also set up booths outside each train stop. 十年科普列車 X 百年量子力學  北花蓮壽豐站及花蓮站共譜新篇章

5b. A man repairing a ceremonial money furnace outside a temple fell into the furnace, where he was struck by several pieces of falling debris.  He died at the scene from his injuries. 宮廟金爐塔施工疑遭石塊擊中  工人困塔內無生命跡象

5c. A house in Pinghe Village caught fire, and four people within it were unable to escape the blaze.  The location of the fire was initially misreported, and firefighters were not able to arrive as quickly as they'd intended. 花蓮壽豐凌晨大火奪4命  民眾報錯地點  消防白跑5分鐘



6a. Watermelon and squash farmers in Fenglin are eligible for financial assistance.  Recent heavy rains have not been kind to their crops. 農業部公告鳳林鎮西瓜 , 南瓜納現金救助  花蓮縣府受理至11/10止

6b. Construction of a "Fenglin Ecological Recreation Area" will begin soon, under the direction of the East Coast National Scenic Area Management Bureau, which in turn operates as part of the central government's Tourism Bureau.  This recreation area will be funded through a combination of public and private investment, and will include a campground, a shop, a sewage treatment plant (!) and a kitchen.  How ecological will this recreation area be?  Your guess is as good as mine! 打造國際慢活度假營地 !  "鳳林生態遊憩區" 公開招商  廣邀民間投資
 
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2025年10月26日 星期日

Fengbin Township, Hualien County 花蓮縣豐濱鄉


Fengbin is east (over the Coastal Mountain Range) of Ruisui.  It's also north of Taitung County.  It borders the Pacific Ocean. 豐濱位於瑞穗的東部 、 海岸山脈的另外一邊 ， 也緊鄰太平洋 。

According to the last census, 4,413 people live in Fengbin.  It's the least populated township in Hualien County. 上次的人口統計顯示豐濱的人口數是4,413人， 是花蓮縣人口最少的鄉鎮。


Traveling north on Highway 11 from Taitung, one of the first things you'll see in Fengbin is this monument, which is part of a complex honoring unidentified road workers in the area. 從台東走台11線往豐濱的路上 ， 進豐濱後會經過這個殉難慰靈之碑。


Further north is the Tropic of Cancer Monument, a popular stop for tour buses.  There's another Tropic of Cancer Monument in Ruisui, on the other side of the mountains. 再往北有北回歸線地標。  很多遊覽車會停靠這裡 ， 山另外一邊的瑞穗也有北回歸線地標 。

This barbecue restaurant, across the highway from the monument, smelled delightful, but we'd had a big breakfast and it was too early for lunch. 這家烤肉店在北回歸線地標對面 ， 烤肉味真是很香 ， 只是我們剛吃完豐盛的早餐 ，而且也還沒到午餐時間。


Minutes away, in Jingpu Village, you'll find the mouth of the Xiouguluan River, which passes through the Coastal Mountain Range on its way to the Pacific. 幾分鐘之後就到了靜浦部落 ，  這個部落位在流經過海岸山脈的秀姑巒溪的出海口 。


Further on is the Moon Cave, a place I've been passing by for years and finally visited recently.  There's a type of bat only found in this one cave, and for a fee you can take a boat into the cave to see them. 繼續走會到月洞 。 這些年來我無數次經過這個景點，直到這次才停車造訪。 月洞裡有一種只在這裡出現的蝙蝠， 你買了門票後導覽人員會帶你坐船進去看 。

An ecologically conscious tourist activity?  Eh... I'm not sure, but the tour guides do urge boat passengers to keep their voices down, and I don't think we bothered the bats too much. 生態友善的活動嗎 ?  我不是很確定 ，  但船上的導覽員會請遊客輕聲講話 ，我也覺得洞內的蝙蝠沒有受到活動影響 。

The part of the cave open to the public is very small, so don't expect an awe-inspiring encounter with nature.  The bats are cute though.  I would have taken pictures of them, but flash photography isn't allowed inside the cave. 遊客可以參觀的部分很小 ， 所以不要期待受到大自然的洗禮 ，  但是蝙蝠很可愛。 洞內禁止使用閃光燈， 所以沒拍蝙蝠的照片。


The best known thing in Fengbin, if it can be said that anything in Fengbin is well known, is the Shitiping Scenic Area, which comes equipped with a campground.  It's a very beautiful place, and well worth visiting. 豐濱最有名的景點就是石梯坪遊憩風景區 。  這裡有露營區 ，  風景超好 ， 值得去 。


... although I must say that I had a terrible experience camping here years ago.  It was extremely hot, everyone camping around us was too loud, and we barely slept that night. 我想說我多年前在這裡露營的經驗很糟糕。  那時候很熱 ， 旁邊的遊客太吵 ， 我們整個晚上沒辦法睡覺 。


Striations, dudes!  Striations! 這裡地質的線條紋路是最明顯的 。


That's Shiti Fishing Port in the background.  I've eaten at the restaurants in the port several times, but the last time was years ago. 背景裡有石梯漁港 。  漁港裡的餐廳我都吃過了 ， 可是我上次去是幾年前了。


If it's a hot day I recommend bringing an umbrella.  There's almost no shade in Shitiping. 天氣很熱的時候要帶陽傘 ， 石梯坪沒陰涼處躲太陽 。


South of the scenic area is the Yina Flying Fish Restaurant.  If you're looking for aboriginal food this is probably the place to go, though there's another, similar restaurant across the highway from it. 風景區南部有伊娜飛魚餐廳 ，  想吃原住民料理的遊客最好來這裡，  公路的另外一邊還有類似的餐廳 。

I thought the barbecue plate was good, but the other dishes we had were just OK. 我覺得他們的烤肉很好吃 ， 其他的料理還好 。


Further up the coast is Dawan ("Big Bay") Viewpoint. 沿著海岸再往上有大灣觀景點 。


We saw a few people diving along the coast, both north and south of here.  There were also a few surfers at Jiqi Beach. 我們在這附近看到有人在浮潛 ， 還有些人在磯崎衝浪 。


On our way north we tried to visit the Fengbin Skywalk, but found that it had been damaged during the last typhoon.  Only half of the skywalk was open, and instead of the normal entrance fee they were only charging 50 NT to park a car there. 我們繼續往北想參觀豐濱天空步道 ， 後來發現因為颱風的關係 ， 目前只開放一半。  他們不賣門票 ， 只收50元的停車費 。

Instead we went to the Dashrbi Mountain Trail, which I think is new?  It offers some stunning views of the coastline. 我們沒去天空步道，而是去了大石鼻山步道。  這是新的景點吧 ? 步道的風景好美 。


Looking north, up the trail. 往北邊看向步道上方的風景 。


Looking east, into the Pacific. 往東邊看太平洋 。


And looking south, toward Shitiping. 往南邊看向石梯坪。


On the other side of Jiqi Beach we rested for a bit at the Baqi Rest Stop, at the northern end of the township.  I can't say that it's worth visiting in its own right, but if you're tired and thirsty it can be a good place to stop. 我們經過磯崎沙灘之後在豐濱北部的芭崎休息區休息 。  這個休息區不大， 但在這裡停留喝個飲料不錯 。

Oh, and one more thing.  I meant to drive the road from Central Fengbin to Guangfu, on the other side of the mountains, but at the time of my visit this road was closed.  If you're in the area it's not a bad drive.  It's much less stressful that the drive between Fengbin and Ruisui. 對 ， 還有一件事 : 我原本想走連接豐濱和光復的那條路 ，後來發現那條路被封了 。  那條路的風景很好 ， 路況也比豐濱通往瑞穗的那條路好很多 。

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