Southwest Coast National Scenic Area

　　The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area was established in 2003, situated on the Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Plain in western Taiwan. Bounded by the Niu-Tiao-Wan Stream in Yunlin to the north and the Yan-Shui River to the south, it extends east to Provincial Highway 17 and west to the 20-meter isobath offshore. The scenic area spans the administrative regions of Yunlin County, Chiayi County, and Tainan City. It boasts rich natural resources, a simple and sincere local culture, and numerous historical and cultural sites, making it highly popular among both domestic and international tourists.

　　The main ecological highlight of the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area is its wetland ecosystems, including ponds, paddy fields, salt pans, estuarine marshes, coastal sandbars, lagoons, tidal flats, and more. Within the entire scenic area, there are six major wetlands: Bijia, Puzih River Mouth, Haomeiliao, Beimen, Qigu, and Sicao. Among them, the Qigu Wetland is the most renowned for its black-faced spoonbills and the Qigu Salt Mountain.

　　In addition to these natural landscapes, the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area also features many historically significant cultural relics and sites, such as the Nankunshen Daitianfu Temple in Tainan, the Taisheng Temple in Budai, Chiayi, the Sicao Fort, and the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Park. These are all invaluable historical treasures within the scenic area.

　　Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Must-visit reason: Taiwan’s most diverse wetland scenic area