Taichung Port

Taichung Port

Situated in Wujhih Township, Taichung County, Wujhih was anciently known as "Bamboo Raft Cave" where residents mostly lived off fishing, thus also called "Netting Hut," and because it lies at the western foot of Aofeng Mountain, it was also known as "Aoxi." In the 17th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty, local gentry proposed a name change, adopting the symbolic meaning of “a phoenix does not roost except on the tung tree, does not drink unless the water is sweet, and does not eat unless it is bamboo fruit,” and renamed Aoxi as “Wujhih.” Before the Qing Dynasty, Taichung Port was an important anchorage port for mainland fishing boats coming to Taiwan, but later, due to gradual silt accumulation, it was not until the 58th year of the Republic of China (1969) that Taichung Port was reconstructed.

The total area of the Taichung Port harbor district is 3,760 hectares, including a water area of 960 hectares and a land area of 2,800 hectares. During the Japanese era, there was a plan to construct a new port called Shin-Ko Port, but it was halted due to the Second World War. Taichung Port is bordered by Taichung City to the east, the Taiwan Strait to the west, Miaoli County across the Dajia River to the north, and Changhua and Nantou to the south. The construction of Taichung Port began in 1972, and after the completion of the first phase in 1976, it started operations as one of the major projects under the Ten Major Construction Projects. Originally named Wujhih Port, Taichung Port is one of Taiwan’s four international ports along with Kaohsiung Port, Keelung Port, and Hualien Port. Among them, Taichung Port is the closest to Xiamen Port, only 136 nautical miles away, making it the most suitable as a direct cross-strait shipping port.

Taichung Port is an artificial harbor with vast development space and great flexibility. It also boasts convenient external transportation links, strict safety management measures, full computerization, and a one-stop service window. The harbor facilities are also highly complete, including a holiday fish market, seafood sales area, net mending yard, fishing boat repair workshop, fishing gear warehouse, parking lot, visitor rest area, and shore service desk. A wide variety of dried and fresh seafood, as well as various local snacks, are available for sale. After the Taichung Harbor Bureau obtained ISO 9002 international quality assurance certification in June 1999, it further upgraded and passed ISO 9001:2000 international quality assurance certification on September 1, 2002, continuously providing high-quality and efficient services so that both the public and port users can enjoy international-standard facilities and service quality.

Taichung is the third-largest city in Taiwan and is moving toward greater internationalization. As such, Taichung has become one of the popular domestic travel destinations for locals. Hotels in the Taichung area are increasingly understanding consumer needs, creating distinctive travel experiences in Taichung, allowing visitors to truly immerse themselves in the local atmosphere. When visiting Wujhih in Taichung, in addition to exploring Taichung Port and experiencing the maritime vibe, be sure to visit the Wujhih Tourist Fish Market to pick up some fresh seafood for a treat. The 100% fresh catch is an unmissable choice.