To attract more visitors, the first phase of restoration at Qijin Coastal Park has been completed

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To attract more visitors to Qijin for sightseeing and in line with the already effective coastal protection project and offshore submerged breakwater project, the Kaohsiung City Government carried out the restoration of Qijin Coastal Park. The project integrates nearby areas such as the beach, Shell Museum, and Windmill Park, and connects with surrounding tourist attractions. The first phase of the restoration has been completed.
 

▲ The first phase of restoration at Qijin Coastal Park has been completed. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung City Government)

Mayor Chen Chu pointed out that Qijin Coastal Park is a famous tourist attraction in Kaohsiung. Due to long-term erosion by sea waves, the coastline has been washed away and a large amount of sand has been lost, resulting in damage to many existing coastal facilities, which seriously affects the safety of users and residents. In 2011, the city government allocated a budget of NT$700 million to launch the coastal protection project and the offshore submerged breakwater project, gradually restoring the original appearance of Qijin Beach. The subsequent coastal park restoration project follows the principles of restoring the current state and reducing facilities, while also integrating overall planning with nearby areas. The goal is to develop Qijin into a high-quality recreational space and ensure the safety of visitors swimming in the water.

Stretching approximately 3.6 kilometers from Qijin Beach in the north to Windmill Park in the south, the first phase of the project covers the section from the beach to the Qijin Shell Museum, with a budget of around NT$60 million. The project was conceptualized with the establishment of three coastal defense lines to protect the shoreline. The second phase, extending from the Shell Museum southward to Windmill Park, will commence in August. This phase will fully connect the bike path, providing a safer and more complete route for cycling and sightseeing.