Nanfang'ao Fishing Port Explained

Nanfang'ao Fishing Port
南方澳漁港
Pushpin Map:Taiwan
Pushpin Map Caption:Taiwan
Location:Su'ao, Yilan, Taiwan
Coordinates:24.5839°N 121.8664°W
Opened:1923
Type:fishing port

The Nanfang'ao Fishing Port is a fishing harbor in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.

History

The port was built in 1923. The port has since been expanded several times.[1] The Nanfang'ao Bridge crossing the harbour entrance fell down on 1 October 2019.[2]

Produce

The port supplies 90% of mackerel demand in Taiwan.[1]

Tourist attractions

Notes and References

  1. News: Iok-sin. Loa. 18 October 2013. Nanfangao port celebrates 90th anniversary. Taipei Times. 1 October 2019.
  2. https://orf.at/#/stories/3139366/ Verletzte und Vermisste nach Brückeneinsturz in Taiwan