休閒農漁

The 1980s is generally seen as the high point for Mashagou (馬沙溝).The beach was always crowded in the summer, with stalls, parasols, water sports, and crowds comparable to present day Kenting (墾丁). Dusk is the most enchanting time here; the beach and the seawater appear to join into one golden yellow mass as the sand is reflected in the mirror of the sea. Business died down for a time while the rather outdated buildings were being refurbished, but now Mashagou has a new tourist center and a dazzling line-up of new and improved leisure facilities.

The Nanwan Wharf Recreation Area (南灣碼頭遊憩區), sitting at the southern extremity of the Cigu Lagoon (七股潟湖), is a great place from which to enjoy the mangrove forest landscape and gaze out towards nets, wooden shacks, and bamboo fish traps. The dock features a viewing platform, and is also a place from which to catch pleasure boat trips into the lagoons. You can take a boat to Wangzailiao Barrier Island or Dingtouershan Sand Bank, and you will find yourself surrounded by diverse ecology ranging from fiddler crabs to water birds, and mangrove forests.

At Qigu Longshan Fishing Harbor, fishing boats can be seen carrying tourists across the lagoon. As well as admiring the lagoon scenery, tourists can also experience what it’s like to be on an uninhabited island by stepping onto Wangziliaoshan sandbar in the lagoon. Returning to the harbor, the fishermen provide fresh oysters for visitors to roast. If not sated by this delicious treat, milkfish, clams and shrimps are reared in the many ponds around the harbor and can be bought by tourists.

Qigu Salt Mountain (七股鹽山) is a popular scenic spot that has been widely reported in magazines and newspapers, its snow white peaks towering above the coast are a famous landmark of Qigu. For the last few years events have placed huge mascots on the salt mountain top, from the original fortune cat to an angel, and in recent years the adorable owl and penguin, etc. These mascots gave tourists the strength to climb the salt mountain, just seek to be able to get close to these adorable and huge mascots.

Qigu Lagoon(七股潟湖), known locally as Naihaizai(內海仔), is the remains of the Taijiang Inner Sea (台江內海) from over 300 years ago, and covers approximately 1,600 hectares. Riding the recreational fishing rafts across the lagoon is the best way to experience Qigu. Oyster sheds line the edges, with fishing nets set up and fishermen slowly rowing small canoes.

The Tainan Duck Leisure Farm (台南鴨莊休閒農場) is a leisure destination that incorporates all of children's favorite elements. The three-generation duck farming family has transformed the business into a leisure farm, allowing visitors to experience the countryside duck rearing life. One of the farm's most interesting features is the field camping activity. Lots of adorable animals are raised on the farm, and make the perfect playmates for children. Other activities like gathering duck eggs, making century eggs and cooking with an earth oven allow adults to enjoy the fun of rural life as well.

Nan Yi Golf and Country Club has an 18-hole international standard golf course. Designed by a renowned Japanese course architect, Mr. Watanabe Hiroshi(渡邊弘先生), it is one of the best courses in southern Taiwan. Both competitive and social in character, the aim is to provide an environment for players to not just socialize and exercise, but also to allow them to enjoy the fun of competition.

Mizhi Ward in Nanxi District (楠西密枝里) has always been a major producer of high quality carambolas. The Family of Fruits Farmer (果農之家) is an agricultural leisure experience farm, and is Tainan’s best restaurant for fruit cuisine. The most popular item on the menu is the fruit banquet, comprised of different fruit dishes according to the season. Mangoes, pitayas and bananas are all are cleverly used in dishes, and you can also drink freshly mixed fruit juice. Due to its location in the mountain forest, this restaurant has a special place in the heart of many tourists.

Dakeng Leisure Farm (大坑休閒農場) was once a working livestock farm, but has now been converted into a leisure destination. A family of three generations live here, and entering the farm you can sense the family's warmth. Surrounded by mountains and covering a large area, the farm boasts a view of the sunrise over a sea of clouds that is not to be missed. Alongside the authentic village setting, a safe hiking footpath has been constructed around the top of the mountain, as well as sports leisure facilities.

Hutoupi (虎頭埤) was Taiwan's first reservoir, and has over a century-long history. It is dubbed "Little Sun Moon Lake" after the country's largest lake, and serves as Tainan's back garden. A scene of Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou's musical film The Rooftop (天台) was filmed here. The Huyue Suspension Bridge (虎月吊橋) was built in 1905, adding more charm and flavor to the lake. The scenic paths around the lake are well suited to both walking and cycling, and the excellent leisure facilities, barbecue area and camping area are very popular.